A large avalanche occurred in the Tyrolean Pitztal on Saturday. From 2.30 p.m. a search operation for possible buried victims was started at Rappenkopf in the municipality of St. Leonhard. Eventually the operation had to be aborted. It continues today, Sunday.
Shortly after 12 p.m., a ski tourer saw an avalanche cone at an altitude of around 2,200 meters, into which, according to the police, an ascent path led. Major search operation initiated The winter sports enthusiast immediately raised the alarm. “A search operation was then initiated with the participation of the St. Leonhard im Pitztal and Jerzens mountain rescue teams, avalanche dogs, two emergency medical helicopters and the police helicopter, as well as the Alpine police,” said the executive. At around 6.45 p.m. the search had to be carried out on the 400 meter long and 300 meter wide avalanche cones are interrupted due to increasing avalanche danger. The operation will continue today, Sunday. It is still unclear whether there is actually anyone buried. Increased caution on the mountains. On Saturday there was a high risk of avalanches (warning level 4) following snowfall and strong winds. The avalanche danger is expected to decrease on Sunday; the avalanche warning service has assessed it as warning level 3.
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