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Helicopter Rescues Flu-Stricken Tourist from Andorra Mountain Refuge
Firefighters airlifted a 22-year-old hiker from Refugi de l'Illa in Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley after flu left him too weak to descend.
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Diari d'Andorra
Key Points
- 22-year-old tourist rescued from Refugi de l'Illa in Encamp parish.
- Felt too weak to descend due to suspected flu after late-night arrival.
- Called for help at 8:15am; helicopter airlifted him to hospital.
- No further details on his condition released.
Firefighters rescued a 22-year-old tourist from the Refugi de l'Illa in the Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley, Encamp parish, this morning after he felt too weak to descend.
The hiker had reached the refuge late last night but woke up unwell, likely due to the flu, according to the shift chief. At 8:15am, he called for help as he lacked the strength to make his way down.
Responders mobilised a helicopter and airlifted the young man directly to hospital. No further details on his condition have been released.
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