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36 people, including 17 Belgians, rescued in Tyrol after hiking problems

Three families ran into trouble during a hike at an altitude of 2,300 meters in Tyrol, according to Tyrol police.

36 people, including 17 Belgians, rescued in Tyrol after hiking problems
Photo: TijsB · Openverse · BY-SA

On Monday, 36 people, including 17 Belgians, were rescued by mountain rescue services in Tyrol. The groups were on an impromptu hike in the mountains and encountered difficulties at an altitude of 2,300 meters.

The affected hikers included families from Belgium, Austria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This occurred during a recreational activity in the Tyrolean mountain area.

36 people, including 17 Belgians, rescued in Tyrol after hiking problems
Photo: TijsB · Openverse · BY-SA

According to Tyrol police, the participants found themselves in dangerous situations, with some being located a half meter from the edge of a precipice. The exact circumstances of the incidents have not been further specified.

The rescue operations were coordinated by local authorities and ensured that all involved could be safely reached and rescued.