Rescuers bring adult and child to safety on icy Obertauern trail

An adult and a child were rescued after becoming stranded on an icy hiking trail near the Johanneswasserfall waterfall in Obertauern, ORF reported. Both were exhausted and feared they might slip into the water.

Mountain rescuers were called at about 2.40pm on Saturday after the pair became unable to continue their journey below the waterfall. The Obertauern mountain rescue team rappelled down to them, set up a rope handrail and brought them to safety. Neither was injured.

The rescue team urged hikers to watch out for icy trails in cold weather and said winter hikes should be attempted only with sufficient experience and the right equipment.