From rescuer to saved

Michael Schwarzl

When rescuers rush to people in distress, danger always accompanies them. Every mission involves a certain residual risk. Michael Schwarzl had to experience this reality first-hand. On 12 July 2023, he fell a full 20 metres into a crevasse during a rescue mission. Despite numerous injuries, he survived. But how much risk are rescuers willing to take to help others in need? The Alpha Zulu Podcast in search of answers.