It was a moment of fright that no dog owner wants to experience. On a hike on the old Tauernweg near Krimml in Austria, a dog lost its hold, slid over the damp floor and landed on a narrow rocky plate directly above the roaring water mass. The Krimmler Ache thundered under him, his owners stood above him, unable to reach their four -legged friend.
The Krimml mountain rescue came, secured the spot and let a rescuer down on a rope. He created a special breast dishes to the animal. The team pulled the team up to centimeters by centimeter – until both safely reached their way. The dog was not injured, the owners could receive him unscathed.
The backdrop in which the incident occurred is one of the most impressive in Austria: the Krimmler waterfalls plunge a total of 380 meters in three stages, they are the highest of the country and a magnet for hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Security is going on – tips for hiking with a dog
Experts advise clear rules so that an excursion does not end in a dramatic rescue operation:
- Always on the leash: Especially in protected areas such as the Hohe Tauern National Park, leash is required, and the short leash is mandatory at steep spots.
- Breast harness instead of a collar: it distributes the train better and prevents injuries if the dog should be secured.
- A distance to danger zones: wet rocks, spray and steep edges are tricky – the dog should never run freely there.
- Slow structure: If you want to go high with the dog, you should get it getting used to longer and more difficult tours step by step. Breaks are as important as enough water.
- First aid set: In addition to snacks, association material and paw protection also include in the backpack.
- Be careful with pasture cattle: keep dog briefly, keep going calmly; If it comes to the attack, the dog leash so that it can flee.
Sources
- Mein district of Pinzgau, reporting for dog approval from September 12, 2025.
- Allgäuer Zeitung, happy ending for crashed dogs – mountain rescue service saves animal from raging floods
- German Alpine Club: Recommendations for hiking with a dog.
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