The incident occurred on October 12 near Dom Śląski below Śnieżka. A tourist from Germany lost consciousness there.

Other tourists and rescuers from the Karkonosze GOPR Group provided the man with assistance at the scene. Junior aspirant Rafał Gula, a police officer from the Prevention Department of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Jelenia Góra, who had gone on a mountain hike that day, ensured the safety of those providing assistance.Rafał Gula, police officer from the Prevention Department of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Jelenia Góra, who had gone on a mountain hike that day.

The officer noticed a man lying on the trail and people assisting him. Onlookers gathered around and hindered the rescuers through their presence.

Junior aspirant Rafał Gula contacted KPN rangers, with whom he ensured the safety of the people involved in the rescue operation after arriving at the scene and made sure they had room to carry out their work.

The police officer established the unconscious man's identity, his place of residence in Poland and the people with whom he had been hiking. He handed this information, along with the man's personal belongings, to the rescuers.

An air ambulance helicopter was called to the scene and transported the man to hospital. In connection with the helicopter's landing, the police officer and the rangers established a safety zone around the landing site and stopped tourist traffic on the trail.

Jelenia Góra police:

Numerous behaviors hindering the services' work occurred during the operation, including failure to follow officers' instructions, entering the designated safety zone and restricting the rescuers' freedom of action.

For some tourists, recording the incident on their mobile phones was more important than allowing the emergency services to work effectively.

The uniformed officers add:

Jelenia Góra police appeal to everyone to follow the instructions of the services absolutely and without delay whenever rescue operations are being conducted, to stay out of the operational area and not distract rescuers with their unjustified presence and questions. It should be remembered that a rescuer will ask for help if necessary.

We remind you that KPN rangers are the leading service responsible for ensuring safety and order in the National Park, and their instructions must be followed absolutely. Hindering operations is punishable by law.

How should you behave in this situation?

  • during operations involving a helicopter, you must maintain a safe distance and exercise particular caution
  • you must not hinder the pilot's work.
  • all of the situations listed above directly affect the speed and efficiency of the rescue operation and, consequently, the saving of the life and health of the person receiving assistance.