The rescue group Qamutit SAR shares a number of details about Monday’s rescue operation near Nuuk, in which the group participated. At the same time, the group warns of continued avalanche danger in the hinterland.
Two people stayed on Monday rescued after they were surprised and buried in snow by an avalanche during a snowmobile trip near Nuuk. The rescue operation was extensive and took place in the area called Nedkørslen, approximately 15 minutes by snowmobile north-east of the city, the police said on Monday afternoon.
On Facebook, the rescue group SAR Qamutit shares a number of details from the operation, which led to the two victims being dug out of the snow.
SAR Qamutit is a rescue group set up by the snowmobile association Qamutit, and the group consists of volunteers who assist the authorities in search and rescue operations.
Avalanche poles could not reach
The group states that a citizen raised the alarm about the accident and that the police were then contacted. Several of the group’s members quickly reached the scene of the accident, and according to SAR Qamutit, the two victims fortunately had so-called avalanche beepers, which made it possible to locate them under the snow:
– As avalanche poles of 2½ meters could not reach down to the people, it became necessary to initiate emergency excavation work, the group writes on Facebook.
According to SAR Qamutit, the first person was found approx. 3 meters under the snow and then intensive digging continued in search of the second person who crashed, who was found 4-5 meters under the snow.
– Is alive thanks to effective and well-coordinated cooperation
According to SAR Qamutit, 20-30 people participated in the digging work, and the Qamutit SAR group sends a big thank you to everyone who participated in the rescue operation.
– The two people are alive thanks to a fast, efficient and well-coordinated collaboration between all involved, writes the group, which also comes with the following reminder:
– We would also like to remind you that there is still a danger of avalanches in the hinterland. Always remember an avalanche beeper, probe, shovel and preferably an avalanche backpack – and never drive alone.
Read the full report from the rescue group on their Facebook page:
