A 45-year-old man from Alicante needed rescue this Wednesday after getting stranded on Faja Tormosa in the Aragonese Pyrenees, within Bielsa, Huesca. He showed signs of hypothermia after contacting emergency services at 03:30 yesterday morning.
The Civil Guard confirmed that the climber had asked to be brought down from Faja Tormosas because a sudden storm arose and prevented him from continuing his ascent.
Rescue teams faced a new obstacle when, two hours into the operation, they could not proceed toward the designated rescue zone due to a river crossing the valley that connects to the location where the mountaineer had been swept by the rain.
With the break of day, specialist units reached the scene after a helicopter from the Benasque base was deployed to the area. They reached the climber and escorted him toward Bielsa, where he would receive care and be moved to safety.
The climber later explained to the officers that he had been camped in a sheltered spot when a severe storm struck, washing away most of his gear. He lost essential items including a flashlight and his sleeping bag in the chaos of the weather that night.
According to the rescue teams, the responding personnel prioritized hypothermia precautions and stable evacuation once the weather allowed a safe transfer. The operation demonstrated the coordination between the regional police forces, rescue services, and the helicopter crew as they worked to bring the climber to safety without further incident. The man remained under observation after his arrival to Bielsa, where medical staff monitored his condition and ensured he received appropriate treatment for exposure and fatigue. This incident is being reviewed by authorities to assess weather-related risks and the effectiveness of remote terrain rescue procedures as the area transitions through seasonal changes.