Hiker in Alaska: Incredible rescue before 318 kg of heavy boulders!
Hiker in Alaska: Incredible rescue before 318 kg of heavy boulders!
A dramatic incident occurred in Alaska when Kell Morris was caught by a 318 kilogram boulder during a hike near the Godwin glacier. The accident occurred on Thursday, when the man hiked along a icy glacier stream with his wife, which was lined with large boulders. Reports from RP online, Morris tried to avoid boulders. The ground slipped under it and he fell around six meters down the embankment, where it was finally blocked by the massive rock.
During his emergency, Morris lay down with his face in the cold water of the glacier stream. His wife played a crucial role by keeping his head over water to keep him from drowning. After trying to free him for about 30 minutes, she managed to find a cell phone signal to call help. A sled dog company was quickly on hand and provided helicopters to support the rescue workers.rescue and happiness in misfortune
For the rescue of Morris, seven men and inflatable air bags were necessary to lift the heavy boulders. During the mission, the hiker lost the awareness several times, which also made the situation dramatic. Fire chief Clinton Crites said that the use of the private helicopter was decisive to carry out the rescue in good time. Without his support, the mission would have taken at least 45 minutes longer.
After his liberation, Morris was taken to a hospital for observation, but luckily it was able to return home later. On his return he expressed himself relieved and gratefully: "I feel like the happiest man in the world and I am very grateful to my wife."
dangers when hiking
Another incident illustrates the risks when hiking in mountain regions. On May 3, 2025, two four families from Germany and Austria came into trouble during a hike on the 1,783 meter high Schafberg in Austria. The hikers underestimated the conditions, wore sneakers and shorts, and were surprised by the pulling fog. When they got lost, they could no longer pre or back in the steep terrain with snow fields. According to Fr.de The emergency call was discontinued around 4:30 p.m. The police reported on panic and the beginning of hypothermia.
The mountain rescue and police helicopter were alerted, but could not make a direct recovery because of the fog. Finally a provisional rope railing was built, and all eight people were gradually flown out.
These incidents show that the mountains can be unpredictable for both beginners and experienced hikers. In the Alps in particular, frequent rescue operations are necessary, as last on May 26, 2025, when tragic accidents passed on the Rimpfischhorn in the Valais Alps, including finding five dead ski touring. In the past few weeks, numerous rescues in Germany and Austria have been necessary, which clearly illustrates the dangers of mountain hiking, so reports alpin.de .
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