AustriaIn March 1896, three climbers—Josef Pfannl, Max Schottik, and Fritz Waniek—were caught in an avalanche while ascending the Reißthaler-Steig on the Rax mountain in Lower Austria. Their deaths highlighted the urgent need for organized mountain rescue efforts. This event is considered the birth of modern alpine rescue operations. To commemorate the 130th anniversary of this pivotal moment and the 100th anniversary of the Rax cable car, a special exhibition was opened at the Reichenau Cultural Castle. The exhibit features historical artifacts, documents, and equipment from the early days of mountain rescue and the Rax cable car, showcasing their shared origins and significance for safety, tourism, and alpine life today. The exhibition runs until September 6 and includes items like the Stigler stretcher, developed during World War I by Josef Stigler, which revolutionized the transportation of injured individuals in mountainous terrain.
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