Overview
- Bergwacht Pfronten mounted an urgent rescue after the group was stranded at nightfall with an acute hypothermia risk.
- Three rescuers, supported by Breitenbergbahn staff, reached the family using a gondola, a piste machine and a quad.
- The two adults, the small child and their dog were undercooled and were transported safely down to the valley.
- Authorities said the intervention will be invoiced to the family, with ground operations typically costing about €300–€1,200 depending on effort.
- Costs rise significantly for expanded measures, with helicopter use around €3,000–€5,000 and totals exceeding €10,000 when medical teams are required.