The Swiss emergency services are conducting an intensive search for 2 Poles who have disappeared in the Alps since 22 August. Men aged 52 and 76 who arrived in Switzerland on 15 August and a day later began trekking in the mountains, had the last known SOS signal. The search focuses on the region of the canton of Valais, where a rockslide late came down, raising concerns about the destiny of the missing. Swiss police have already found an empty car with Polish registration plates in Saas-Grund, indicating the starting point of their expeditions. Families are in constant contact with the Polish consulate in Bern, hoping to see a breakthrough in the rescue.
Intense search in massif Weissmies after SOS signal
The search has begun. 22 AugustWhen 1 of the missing men sent a distress call. The message, possibly received by the Italian services, was immediately transmitted to the Swiss side, which launched extended rescue efforts. presently skilled mountaineers and rescuers focus their efforts on searching Weissmies massif. According to MFA spokesperson Paweł Wroński, this area is “very advanced mountains, around this village there are 4 1000 meters, these are the highest Alps”, which importantly impedes the operation and poses utmost challenges to rescuers.
Finding a car with Polish licence plates in Saas-Grund has become a key point of mention for the service. It was from this village, located in the heart of the advanced Alps, that Poles most likely set off for their mountain trekking. The precise definition of their way is crucial for the efficiency of the search, but the terrain and weather conditions in the Valais region are highly demanding, and each hr works against the missing.
A rockslide in the canton of Valais – a key lead on the
One of the most worrying aspects of this case is that in the region of the canton of Valais, where Poles went missing, A rockslide late came down. This geological event raises serious concerns about the safety of men and is simply a key lead for investigators. Emergency services must take into account the anticipation that Poles were in the danger region or were straight affected by the landslide. The search of the area affected by the avalanche is highly hard and dangerous, requires specialized equipment and large care from rescuers who themselves are at hazard in unstable terrain.
Analysis of the site and possible traces at the scene of the avalanche is simply a priority. Geology and mountaineering experts support actions, attempting to find the exact degree and nature of the phenomenon to narrow down the search area. The consequences of an avalanche of stone in advanced mountains are frequently catastrophic, and the chances of endurance of those who have entered its epicentre are decreasing all hour. Still, lifeguards proceed their efforts, hoping to find the missing.
Family in contact with the consulate. Hope for Finding
For families of missing Poles all day is simply a fight against uncertainty. They are in constant contact with Polish consulate in Bernwhich coordinates the support and flow of information. As reported by RMF FM reporter Jakub Rybski, the sister of 1 of the missing, Mrs Agata, inactive hopes. “I had a last contact with my brother over a week ago, on Monday,” he reports. "Now there is no contact, let us hope, as they wrote they will find them alive." These words reflect the dramatic situation in which loved ones await any news, balancing between hope and fear.
The consulate provides intellectual and logistical support to families, acting as a liaison between them and Swiss services. Missing men, aged 52 and 76, began their mountain trekking on 16 August, the day after arriving in Switzerland. Their experience in the mountains is not known publicly, but the choice of specified a demanding terrain as the Alps shows any preparation. Despite the passing of time, loved ones believe in the affirmative finale, although they are aware of the gravity of the situation and utmost conditions prevailing in the advanced mountains.
The Challenges of Rescue in the advanced Alps
Search action in the Swiss Alps is 1 of the most hard rescue efforts. Weissmies massif, surrounded by 4 1000 pieces, is characterized by extreme weather conditions, rapidly changing aura and hard terrain. The height, steep slopes, glacial gaps and the hazard of further rockslides make all lifeguard movement should be precisely planned. Not only qualified mountain climbers were active in the search, but besides specialised units with avalanche dogs and drones that can scope places not accessible to humans.
Low temperature, strong wind and possible snowfall further complicates actions, reducing visibility and expanding the hazard of frostbite or accidents. Swiss rescue services, known for their effectiveness and experience in the mountains, usage all available technologies and methods to find missing Poles. Time plays a key role, and lifeguards work continuously to seize all chance to find them safely.
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An urgent message from Switzerland. 2 Poles went missing in the Alps, a car was found
