The Polish tourist did not survive a 200-meter fall under the Gerlach Peak in the High Tatras. The Mountain Rescue Service (HZS) informed that they were asked for help on Saturday (28 September). The man could not be saved despite the rapid intervention of mountain and air rescuers.
- Polish tourist tragically died after a fall in the High Tatras.
- The incident became under the Gerlach Peak near Batizovská dolina.
- Despite the intervention of the rescuers, the man could not save.
- They evacuated a group of tourists from secured terrain to a safe place.
- They handed over the body of the deceased to the police and the defending doctor.
Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (VZZS) Air Transport Europe informed on the social network that A group of tourists lost visual contact with their friend after seeing the falling rock and consequently his fall. “During the advance of the Polish tourists, one person from the group had a outage of approximately 200 meters to Batizovská dolina. With regard to the terrain and time accessibility, mountain rescuers from the High Tatras Regional Center were sent to the place In cooperation with the crew of VZZS by air. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of all participating units, the doctor could only state death as you A man at the age of 54 captured injuries incompatible with life”Said HZS.
The body of the poor rescuers subsequently transported to the mouth of the valley, where it was handed over to the summoned police patrol and the defending doctor. Three other Poles, who were unable to continue exposed terrain, also asked for help on the spot. Tourists evacuated to Starý Smokovec, from where they continued separately.
