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Mountain Rescue Across Borders | Andorra News
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Tuesday night in the Pyrenees turned into a high-stakes rescue saga as Andorran firefighters stepped up twice during a ferocious storm. First, they airlifted a stranded hiker near Comapedrosa using a helicopter hoist after rain blocked all paths—she walked away unharmed. Then, almost simultaneously, they teamed up with Catalan emergency crews to locate and extract two climbers caught in the storm near Peguera peak. With specialized gear and cross-border coordination, the Andorran helicopter crew safely evacuated both, who were later hospitalized for exposure. This seamless collaboration highlights how mountain emergencies demand swift, unified action—and serves as a sobering reminder of nature’s power, even for seasoned adventurers.
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