A jogger in Geneva was almost killed while out for a walk when she fell ten metres into a ravine. The rescue proved difficult due to the geographical conditions.
A jogger fell more than ten meters into a ravine during an outing in Geneva. This was reported by “20 minutes”. The incident occurred when the woman slipped on wet ground. Fortunately, she was with two friends who immediately administered first aid and alerted the emergency services.
The rescue operation was extremely complicated due to the difficult geographical conditions. First Lieutenant Nicolas Millot, communications officer of the Fire and Rescue Service (SIS), told the media that it was easier to bring the woman to the banks of the Rhone than to lift her directly out of the gorge.
The jogger was then taken to an accessible location in a boat from the maritime brigade, where she was picked up by an ambulance and taken to a hospital. The medical assessment by the rescue workers showed that the woman’s life is not in danger. Despite the accident and the difficult rescue, the jogger is doing well considering the circumstances.
Emergency responders stressed the importance of the quick response and first aid provided by the woman’s friends. Their quick response and efforts were considered potentially life-saving.
According to “Merkur”, the danger for hikers and mountaineers in the Alps is increasing due to climate change. Experts such as Rolf Sägesser from the Swiss Alpine Club SAC are aware of this development. Adaptive behavior and avoiding danger zones are the only solutions, says Sägesser.
Glacier tours are particularly at risk. Climate change is causing more and more crevasses, making tours more dangerous. The risk of thunderstorms and heavy rain is also increasing. Some routes have become partially impassable. The Swiss Mountain Guide Association (SBV) confirms that the demand for guided tours has become more diverse. Overall, there are fewer mountaineers and more hikers on the move.
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