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Chihuahua shows Air Zermatt the way to the crevasse
The Air Zermatt crew experienced an extraordinary mission on the Fee Glacier above Saas-Fee on Friday afternoon. A man fell into a crevasse around eight metres deep. It was his little Chihuahua, of all things, that probably saved his life.
Looking back on 2024: a year of strong performances
The Annual General Meeting of Air Zermatt AG took place on Friday at the Riffelalp Resort above Zermatt. With a review of formative events and challenging missions, Chairman of the Board of Directors Philipp Perren and CEO Daniel Aufdenblatten gave shareholders an insight into the 2024 financial year. The year was characterised by weather-related challenges, extraordinary missions and strategic development.
Helicopter in action: several forest fires in Upper Valais
Air Zermatt was called out to three forest fires in Upper Valais within a very short space of time on Monday evening. Thanks to the swift deployment of the fire brigades and helicopters, the worst was prevented.
Increased rescue operations in the mountains - even at night
Beautiful weather, high temperatures and good conditions in the mountains: the mountaineering season has begun and this is clearly noticeable at Air Zermatt. Over the past few days, there has been an accumulation of missions in high alpine terrain. Air Zermatt's rescue helicopters have had to evacuate exhausted or distressed mountaineers practically every day, even at night.
A strong partnership for difficult times
Air Zermatt has been working closely with Care Oberwallis for many years and also supports the organisation financially. This partnership is a key component in dealing with psychologically stressful missions and their aftermath. An exchange took place at the weekend.
Tragic mountain accident on the Rimpfischhorn
Air Zermatt was called out to a tragic mission on the Rimpfischhorn on Saturday afternoon. Five alpinists lost their lives during a tour in the Valais Alps.
Large avalanche below the Furgghorn
Large avalanche below the FurgghornA large avalanche broke loose outside the marked pistes on the Furgghorn above Zermatt on Tuesday lunchtime. The avalanche reached a width of several hundred meters and a run-out zone of around 300 meters. After the heavy snowfall of the past few days, enormous masses of snow were set in motion.
Extraordinary Easter for Air Zermatt
Extraordinary Easter for Air ZermattOn the Easter weekend, Air Zermatt is normally called out to numerous winter sports accidents for the last time during the winter season. This year, however, the situation was quite different: The heavy snowfall of the last few days created an exceptional situation in the Upper Valais, especially in the side valleys, some of which were cut off from the outside world and without electricity. During this time, Air Zermatt supported the emergency services on the ground in dealing with the crisis situation.
144 - Your emergency number
Anyone can suddenly find themselves in a situation where they need to call for or provide help. The most important thing to do is to stay calm and call 144. The national day of action on 14 April raises public awareness of the emergency number 144 and at the same time raises understanding of the importance of a functioning rescue chain. It is crucial to know the emergency number 144 - because every second counts in an emergency.
Air Zermatt and Air-Glaciers rescue tourers from 25-metre crevasse
On Monday afternoon, a ski tourer fell 25 metres into a crevasse in the Jungfrau region. Air Zermatt rescued the casualty together with an Air-Glaciers crew and three rescue specialists.
