He took two companions with him: German snowshoe hiker falls into the depths in South Tyrol. Ten mountain rescue teams and emergency helicopter teams were involved in the rescue operation.

A snowshoer suffered serious injuries and was transported by helicopter to the Bolzano hospital. Two hikers with minor injuries were flown to Silandro hospital. The eight other people in the hiking group on Sunday were in shock and were accompanied to Mals by the mountain rescuers, it is said.