A British hiker has been charged over 14,000 for requiring rescue after ignoring danger warnings in the Dolomites. The 60-year-old ventured onto the Ferrata Berti trail, despite several paths being closed due to landslide risks. He bypassed signs and barriers before sounding the alarm when falling rocks distressed him. The rescue operation involved two helicopters and multiple staff members. Local authorities urged tourists to respect mountain warnings, stressing rescue helicopters are critical for safety, not for casual transport.
The British hiker was charged more than 14,000 (12,000) by the Italian mountain rescue service after ignoring danger warnings and attempting a closed path.
He proved to be in distress due to falling rocks, triggering a rescue that utilized two helicopters and involved several staff members.
The hiker claimed he wasn’t aware of the closures, despite bypassing barriers and seeing warning signs in English and Italian at the path’s start.
Local health authority officials stressed the importance of respectful mountain exploration and that rescue helicopters should not be treated as taxis.
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