Green berets from the Special Operations Command XIX Maderal Oleaga, based at Rabasa, joined forces with Air Mobile Forces of the Spanish Army and mountain units to rescue a paragliding accident victim near the Cerler mountain military refuge in Huesca last Wednesday. The rescue occurred during the DERCETIUS 24 exercise, when the units observed a catastrophic paragliding crash and promptly alerted the rescue services through the emergency number 112.
Relying on a rapid response strategy, the team faced difficult terrain that made immediate access impossible. Military personnel participating in the exercise deployed to secure the area, administer first aid at the scene, and evacuate the injured paraglider to the Benasque Police Station, where the casualty was subsequently handed over to civilian emergency rescue resources.
The MOE personnel and all participating units demonstrated their readiness and applied their knowledge and experience in rescue operations to support the civilian population wherever needed, according to officials from the Special Operations Command. The incident highlighted the ongoing collaborative efforts between military rescue capabilities and civilian emergency services, ensuring swift and effective assistance in challenging conditions. The authorities emphasize that this type of joint training and real-world response enhances overall readiness and reinforces the commitment to civilian safety in high-altitude environments. [Authority: Mando de Operaciones Especiales]