!!!Bergrettungsdienst, Österreichischer

Bergrettungsdienst, Oesterreichischer, (Austrian Mountain Rescue 
Service), founded in Vienna in 1896, after a serious avalanche 
accident on the Styrian side of the Rax mountain (Reissthal mountain 
path). A non-profit making organisation; structure regulated by the 
Law relating to Associations with a federal association and branches 
in the provinces and regions. Responsible for the rescue, medical 
assistance and transport of people who run into difficulties in the 
mountains; membership is voluntary and honorary; symbol: edelweiss in 
a green cross;  Alpine Distress Signal,  Air Ambulance.

!Literature
A. Froelich, Die Maenner mit dem Edelweiss im Gruenen 
Kreuz, 1990.


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