Vandalism at the Watzmann protection hut: Bergwacht raises the alarm!

Vandalism at the Watzmann protection hut: Bergwacht raises the alarm!

Schönau, Deutschland - On the weekend of the weekend, the door was broken up to the closed emergency storage room of the Ramsau mountain rescue room in the shelter at the Watzmann-Hocheck. This repeated vandalism problem is a serious concern for the mountain rescue service and the safety of the emergency services. According to the BRK Kreisverband Berchtesgadener Land, the room in which material is stored for bad weather inserts, but fortunately nothing stolen. The mountain rescue service and a police officer of the Alpine operational group (AEG) were immediately on site and filed a complaint.

The door has been temporarily repaired in the meantime and can now be completed again. Michael Renner, head of the Ramsau mountain rescue guard, points out that the refuge is not only affected by vandalism, but is also in general poor condition. For example, an important wooden step, which was used as a fireplace.

challenges from vandalism

Renner reports repeated problems through vandalism and littering in the refuge. He actively searches for solutions and talks to everyone involved about how the refuge can be preserved in the long term. Drastic measures may be necessary to protect the stroller substance. The shelter at Watzmann-Hocheck is the only way to find protection against the weather conditions on the ridge crossing between Watzmannhaus and Wimbachgrieshütte, which underlines its importance.

The mountain rescue guard Ramsau, which includes over 40 active women and men, is committed to mountain rescue in Bavaria. Their area of ​​application extends over the Berchtesgaden National Park, including Watzmann and Hochkalter, as well as other alpine regions. The team consists of specialists, including mountain guides, emergency doctors and avalanche dog handlers, who are trained in various areas such as air and cave rescue. In addition, members from different professional groups, including electricians and computer scientists, are involved.

support for the mountain guard

The financing of the mountain rescue service is dependent on donations in order to support the helpers in the high alpine terrain. Interested parties have the opportunity to support the Ramsau mountain rescue service by donating or as a long -term sponsor. The bank details for donations are:

Annual reports of recent years are also available and offer an insight into the activities and the needs of the Ramsau mountain rescue service. Like bergwacht-ramsau.de .