A climber tumbled down Poland‘s highest mountain and cartwheeled head over heels – but somehow managed to escape without any serious injury.
The mountaineer suddenly fell from Rysy, a steep rocky mountain reaching a height of up to 2,500 metres and covered in snow that lies in the eastern part of the Tatra Mountains, on the border between Poland and Slovakia.
Miraculously, the man escaped without any serious injuries and was able to make the descent himself after the incident.
The dramatic footage recorded from a companion’s headgear happened last Saturday on the road from Rysov.
Despite good weather conditions and low winds, the climber had one ‘bad step’ according to local reports.
It caused him to then throw off his balance, lose his pick axe grip in the ground and start his rapid descent down the steep hill.
People quickly headed towards the man in concern, calling for help – but the only pain the man complained of was that his little finger was hurt.
His friend, who was fortunately a doctor, examined him and found he was okay. They managed to complete the descent from the mountain alone.
Shocking footage filmed from a companion’s headgear showed the terrifying moment a man fell from Poland’s highest mountain
The Tatra mountains where the incident happen can measure up to 2,500 metres in height and are a challenging climb for experienced mountaineers due to the challenging conditions of snow and ice
Although the shocking video could have had a tragic ending, the man walked away without serious injuries.
The Tatra mountains are a popular skiing and climbing holiday destination for tourists wanting to see snow in a dramatic European landscape, but for cheaper than Switzerland or Italy.
Fatalities have been reported in the rocky mountains before, particularly in areas like the Rysy summit or Orla Perc trail due to their more treacherous weather conditions.
Last April, two tourists from Ukraine died while climbing the Tatra mountains in separate incidents after falling to their deaths.