Video: Helicopter Rescues Hiker Injured At Cala Granadella

A melodramatic aerial rescue was carried retired connected Sunday September 21, erstwhile a hiker was evacuated by chopper aft suffering an ankle wounded connected nan rugged coastal way starring to nan historical castle astatine Cala Granadella successful Javea.

The siren was raised astatine 12.15pm and by 2.26pm nan cognition had been successfully completed. Given nan steep and rocky terrain, which makes onshore entree peculiarly complicated, nan Provincial Fire Brigade Consortium (CPBA) activated its Mountain Rescue Group alongside nan Alfa-1 helicopter. Firefighters managed to scope nan injured walker, stabilise him and winch him safely aboard nan craft earlier transferring him to a adjacent hospital.

Cala Granadella, situated connected nan confederate extremity of Javea, is considered 1 of nan astir beautiful coves connected nan Costa Blanca. Surrounded by pine-clad hills and turquoise waters, nan bay is simply a magnet for hikers, snorkellers and kayakers alike. The constrictive way to nan remains of nan Granadella Castle, perched connected a cliff edge, offers stunning views of nan Mediterranean but tin besides beryllium treacherous, peculiarly for those unprepared for nan demanding terrain.

Recommendations for visitors

Rescue operations successful this area are not uncommon. Over nan summertime months, firefighters and emergency crews person been called many times to assistance hikers and swimmers successful distress. In August, a akin chopper rescue was carried retired erstwhile different walker suffered power exhaustion connected nan aforesaid route. Earlier successful nan season, lifeguards had to intervene to assistance paddleboarders caught successful abrupt beardown currents.

The Provincial Fire Brigade has often reminded visitors of nan value of wearing due footwear, carrying water, and checking upwind conditions earlier mounting retired connected excursions on nan coastline. Authorities besides accent that, while nan coves and cliffs of Javea are breathtaking, they request be aware and respect.

The latest incident erstwhile again highlights some nan earthy allure and nan risks of exploring 1 of Alicante province’s astir prized landscapes, wherever swift and highly skilled emergency responses are often nan quality betwixt threat and safety.