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Ice Cave Rescue-A Hybrid Approach Between Mountain and Cave Rescue: A Case Report.

Jeanne Picart^1,2,3, Jasmin Lienert^1,4, Pierre Metrailler^1,5

¹Air Glaciers SA, Sion, Switzerland.

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|November 18, 2025

Summary

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Ice caving rescues, though rare, present unique challenges. A hybrid approach combining mountain and cave rescue techniques is crucial for successful glacier moulin accident response.

Keywords:

accidental hypothermia cave rescue crevasse accident prehospital trauma care

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Background:

Ice caving accidents, while infrequent, pose significant logistical and medical challenges.
Environmental factors like extreme cold and dynamic ice formations complicate rescue operations.
Existing rescue protocols may require adaptation for unique environments such as glacial moulins.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail a specific rescue operation following a fall into a glacial moulin.
To analyze the application of combined mountain and cave rescue techniques in a complex environment.
To highlight the importance of adaptable rescue strategies for rare ice caving incidents.

Main Methods:

Case study of a 15-meter fall into a Swiss glacier moulin.
Integration of mountain rescue protocols with specialized cave rescue techniques.
Adaptation of rescue strategies to the specific geological structure of the moulin.

Main Results:

Successful extrication of an individual from a deep glacial moulin.
Demonstration of the efficacy of a hybrid rescue approach.
Validation of anticipated rescue complexities and the benefit of optimized strategies.

Conclusions:

Complex ice caving rescues, such as moulin incidents, require specialized and adaptable strategies.
Combining expertise from both mountain and cave rescue enhances operational effectiveness.
Accumulated experience in diverse rescue scenarios is vital for preparing for rare but challenging events.