CHIAMPO. He fell from the climbing wall, a flight of about 10 meters before hitting the ground and losing consciousness. A 72-year-old was transferred by helicopter to the hospital.
The alert went off at around 9.30 today, Wednesday 23 March, when a climber fell from the top of the climbing wall in Contrada Zonati.
The alarm was immediately raised and the staff was brought to the scene mountain rescue of Recoaro-Valdagno.
The 72 year old from Chiampo (Vicenza), who was initially unconscious, was immediately joined by the medical staff of the Arzignano ambulance and by four rescuers, who stabilized him following the probable trauma to the face and head.
The medical and technical helicopter rescue teams of theVerona helicopter.
Embarrassed, the injured person was hoisted a few meters up to a ledge, from where he was recovered with the winch and transported toVicenza hospital.