Injured mountaineer dangling from a rope rescued from the Schreckhorn

A mountaineer fell on Thursday on the Schreckhorn in the Bernese Oberland. He was rescued by a rescue helicopter in difficult windy conditions and then taken to hospital. According to the Air-Glaciers rescue service, the mountaineer, who was accompanied by a guide, fell in high-altitude alpine terrain. He was caught by the rope but sustained injuries. According to the statement, Air-Glaciers dropped off two mountain rescuers around 20 metres above the injured man. Using a special device…