A climber died after falling on a trail leading to Mount Triglav in Slovenia on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred around 15:49 local time, according to reports from emergency services. The man suffered severe injuries during the fall, which proved fatal at the scene. Rescuers from the Mountain Rescue Service (GRS) Mojstrana, the on-call mountain rescue team from Brnik, and a helicopter from the Air Police Unit responded to the call. The deceased was transported by helicopter to the valley, where he was taken over by the funeral service. The tragedy took place amid a busy day for mountain rescuers, who had multiple interventions throughout Saturday. Earlier in the evening, rescuers from GRS Kranjska Gora and the on-call team from Brnik were called to assist a fatigued individual near Kriška stena, located between the valleys of Vrata and the high-altitude plateau of Kriški podi. The person was found near the peaks of Križ, Stenar, and Pihavec and was safely evacuated via helicopter to the valley. Around 20:00, two climbers became stranded in the Rakove špice area, situated between Dolkova Špica and Škrlatica. They were rescued from the rock face by GRS Kranjska Gora and the on-call team from Brnik using a helicopter and brought down to the sports airport in Lescah. In the Triglav northern wall, a falling rock struck a climber shortly before 15:00, causing serious injuries. Rescuers from GRS Mojstrana, along with a combined team from the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HNMP) and the Slovenian Mountain Rescue Association (GRZS), treated the injured climber on-site before transporting him by helicopter to the General Hospital in Jesenice. Earlier in the day, around 12:00, a hiker was struck in the head by a falling stone while descending near the summit of Storžič in the municipality of Tržič. Rescuers from GRS Tržič and the on-call team from Brnik attended to the injured woman and transported her by helicopter to the valley, where she was handed over to the emergency medical services in Tržič for further care. Meanwhile, around noon, a child slipped on a path leading to Češko koča in the municipality of Jezersko. The child’s parents managed to rescue the youngster, though the mother sustained a leg injury during the incident. Both were treated on-site by GRS Jezersko and the on-call team from Brnik before being prepared for transport by helicopter to the University Clinical Centre in Ljubljana. Rescuers from GRS Celje and the on-call team from Brnik later intervened near Robanovega Kota heading towards Ojstrica in the municipality of Solčava. A person was injured following a slip and falling rocks around 14:00. The injured individual was successfully rescued and transported by helicopter to the University Clinical Centre in Ljubljana. At approximately 12:00, a hiker fell and sustained injuries on the slope of Golovca within the City Municipality of Ljubljana. Rescuers from GRS Ljubljana and the emergency medical services in Ljubljana attended to the injured person on-site and transported them through the forest slope to a rescue vehicle before taking them to the University Clinical Centre in Ljubljana. Two cyclists required assistance during the day. Shortly after 12:00, a cyclist fell into the river Pako in the settlement of Slatina in the municipality of Šmartno ob Paki. Firefighters from the Volunteer Fire Department in Šmartno ob Paki retrieved the cyclist from the water and handed them over to the emergency medical services in Velenje for further treatment. Around 14:00, another cyclist suffered a head injury after falling off their bike in the mountain biking park in Podkorenu in Kranjska Gora. Rescuers from GRS Kranjska Gora treated the injured cyclist on-site and transported them to the valley, where they were passed on to the emergency medical services for further evaluation. Additional checks were conducted at the hospital in Jesenice. Mountain rescuers emphasized the importance of proper preparation and awareness when visiting the mountains. During the summer months, the number of visitors increases significantly, resulting in more rescue operations. Last year alone, 660 rescue actions were carried out, with 273 involving helicopters. According to the Slovenian Mountain Rescue Association, ensuring a safe visit to the mountains requires thorough preparation. Climbers should choose trails suitable for their physical and mental readiness and experience, using accurate maps and reliable applications to plan their route. Appropriate mountain gear is essential, including warm clothing, sun protection, and sufficient hydration, even if temperatures are high in the valley. Special attention must be given to weather forecasts, as conditions in the mountains can change rapidly, and summer thunderstorms can be particularly strong and dangerous. It is recommended that hikers set out early enough and inform family or friends about their planned route and expected return time. Mobile phones should always be fully charged, and hikers should know how to provide their GPS location if needed. In case of an accident, it is crucial to immediately call 112 for help, as prompt assistance can greatly contribute to successful rescue efforts.
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