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Family With Small Child Rescued From Bavaria’s Breitenberg After Missing Last Gondola In -12°C Cold

The operation will be billed to the family, with typical charges near €300–€1,200, rising sharply for helicopters or medical support.

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.