Surviving the Night: Three Belgian Hikers Stranded on Dent d’Hérens After Guide Falls

On Tuesday evening, three Belgian hikers found themselves stranded at an altitude of 3,750 meters on Dent d’Hérens after their mountain guide fell about ten meters and was unable to return. Despite several rescue attempts, the conditions were too challenging, forcing them to spend the night on the mountain.

An emergency call came in around 18:30 alerting local rescue services about the situation. However, rescue teams were unable to reach them due to poor visibility caused by cloudy conditions. A rescue operation on foot was deemed too risky given the distance that needed to be covered.

The hikers were left to endure the night on the cold mountain, with temperatures dropping to minus 2 degrees. On Wednesday morning, a helicopter was sent again to rescue the stranded hikers, but initial attempts were unsuccessful.

Despite these setbacks, rescuers finally managed to reach the hikers after a few more attempts. The injured guide was taken to the hospital, while the three Belgian hikers were reported to be in good condition. The ordeal served as a lesson in the importance of being prepared for unexpected challenges while hiking in the mountains.