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The medical helicopter rescued an elderly tourist near Borovets

The victim was intubated on the spot and taken for further treatment to St. Anna UMBAL

Aug 25, 2024 19:06 168

Mountain rescuers from Borovets rescued a 72-year-old tourist. The victim was in the area above the "Malyovitsa" hut, along the "Rabbit Trail" above “The doll“.

According to initial information, he had a broken arm and many bruises. A rescue operation was immediately organized.

When the scene of the accident was reached, it was found that the man had fallen from a rather steep slope and due to the long rolling down the slope, in addition to abrasions, there were also serious internal injuries that were life-threatening. A decision was made to call a helicopter, which arrived in less than 20 minutes.

The victim was intubated on the spot and taken for further treatment to the "St. Anna" UMBAL.