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Series: Avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg (Austria), 1954

Headline: Buried houses after the avalanches in Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Members of rescue teams comb through buried and partially destroyed houses in search of survivors. Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche catastrophes occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the Blons municipality was particularly badly affected.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274349
Buried houses after the avalanches in Blons, 1954

Members of rescue teams comb through buried and partially destroyed houses in search of survivors. Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche catastrophes occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the Blons municipality was particularly badly affected.
Headline: Rescue team with saved victim after the avalanches at Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helper carrying the body of a victim in the base camp.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274348
Rescue team with saved victim after the avalanches at Blons, 1954

Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helper carrying the body of a victim in the base camp.
Headline: Rescue team saving an avalanche victim at Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who have just rescued a person and are placing him on a sled.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274361
Rescue team saving an avalanche victim at Blons, 1954

Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who have just rescued a person and are placing him on a sled.
Headline: Remains of a destroyed house at Blons after the avalanches, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: The picture shows the partly excavated remains of a buried and destroyed house at Blons. In the background you can see the rescue teams, who are still looking for victims. Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche catastrophes occurred after extreme snowfall in the Great Walser Valley.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274359
Remains of a destroyed house at Blons after the avalanches, 1954

The picture shows the partly excavated remains of a buried and destroyed house at Blons. In the background you can see the rescue teams, who are still looking for victims. Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche catastrophes occurred after extreme snowfall in the Great Walser Valley.
Headline: After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1956

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows the rescuers when saving the animals, a man holds a piglet under his arm.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274340
After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1956

Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows the rescuers when saving the animals, a man holds a piglet under his arm.
Headline: Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274364
Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations.
Headline: View of a completely destroyed building at Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a building that was completely destroyed by an avalanche, in the background you can see salvage teams who continue to search for survivors. In front there is a helper with his dog.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274337
View of a completely destroyed building at Blons, 1954

Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a building that was completely destroyed by an avalanche, in the background you can see salvage teams who continue to search for survivors. In front there is a helper with his dog.
Headline: Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations. In the background there is an arriving helicopter of the US Army.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274363
Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations. In the background there is an arriving helicopter of the US Army.
Headline: Rescue team carrying a person salvaged after the avalanches at Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who take a salvaged person to safety on a sled.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274362
Rescue team carrying a person salvaged after the avalanches at Blons, 1954

Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who take a salvaged person to safety on a sled.
Headline: Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations. In the background you can see a helicopter of the US Army, in the foreground unloaded equipment and supplies for the volunteers

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274360
Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations. In the background you can see a helicopter of the US Army, in the foreground unloaded equipment and supplies for the volunteers
Headline: Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274358
Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations.
Headline: Rescue team carrying a person salvaged after the avalanches at Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who take a salvaged person to safety on a sled.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274357
Rescue team carrying a person salvaged after the avalanches at Blons, 1954

Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who take a salvaged person to safety on a sled.
Headline: Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations. In the background you can see a helicopter of the US Army, in the foreground unloaded equipment and supplies for the volunteers

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274356
Rescue helicopter in action after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Between the 10th and the 12th of January 1954 is several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal, the municipality of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows helicopters, their crews and volunteers on an improvised landing strip. This was the first time when helicopters were used in Europe for rescue operations. In the background you can see a helicopter of the US Army, in the foreground unloaded equipment and supplies for the volunteers
Headline: Rescue team saving an avalanche victim after the avalanches at Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who have just rescued a buried person and now carry him away with a sled.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274355
Rescue team saving an avalanche victim after the avalanches at Blons, 1954

Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who have just rescued a buried person and now carry him away with a sled.
Headline: A rescue team with probes searching for survivors of the avalanche disaster in Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred in the Great Walser Valley after extreme snowfalls. It was immediately set up a large-scale rescue operation including the gendarmerie, fire departments, charity organizations and volunteers. The picture shows workers who seek buried people using avalanche probes.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274354
A rescue team with probes searching for survivors of the avalanche disaster in Blons, 1954

Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred in the Great Walser Valley after extreme snowfalls. It was immediately set up a large-scale rescue operation including the gendarmerie, fire departments, charity organizations and volunteers. The picture shows workers who seek buried people using avalanche probes.
Headline: Helpers transport blankets on a sledge after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows volunteers who transport some blankets on a sledge.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274353
Helpers transport blankets on a sledge after the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows volunteers who transport some blankets on a sledge.
Headline: Rescued avalanche victim on a rescue sled after an avalanche in Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred in the Great Walser Valley after extreme snowfalls. It was immediately set up a large-scale rescue operation including the gendarmerie, fire departments, charity organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a salvaged person on a sled, which is probably drawn by a rescue team.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274352
Rescued avalanche victim on a rescue sled after an avalanche in Blons, 1954

Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred in the Great Walser Valley after extreme snowfalls. It was immediately set up a large-scale rescue operation including the gendarmerie, fire departments, charity organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a salvaged person on a sled, which is probably drawn by a rescue team.
Headline: A rescue team with probes searching for survivors of the avalanche disaster in Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred in the Great Walser Valley after extreme snowfalls. It was immediately set up a large-scale rescue operation including the gendarmerie, fire departments, charity organizations and volunteers. The picture shows workers who seek buried people using avalanche probes.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274351
A rescue team with probes searching for survivors of the avalanche disaster in Blons, 1954

Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred in the Great Walser Valley after extreme snowfalls. It was immediately set up a large-scale rescue operation including the gendarmerie, fire departments, charity organizations and volunteers. The picture shows workers who seek buried people using avalanche probes.
Headline: Rescued avalanche victim on a rescue sled after an avalanche in Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred in the Great Walser Valley after extreme snowfalls. It was immediately set up a large-scale rescue operation including the gendarmerie, fire departments, charity organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who bring one of the victims to the base camp.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274350
Rescued avalanche victim on a rescue sled after an avalanche in Blons, 1954

Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred in the Great Walser Valley after extreme snowfalls. It was immediately set up a large-scale rescue operation including the gendarmerie, fire departments, charity organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who bring one of the victims to the base camp.
Headline: Buried houses after the avalanches in Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Members of rescue teams comb through buried and partially destroyed houses in search of survivors. Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche catastrophes occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the Blons municipality was particularly badly affected.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274347
Buried houses after the avalanches in Blons, 1954

Members of rescue teams comb through buried and partially destroyed houses in search of survivors. Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche catastrophes occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the Blons municipality was particularly badly affected.
Headline: A rescue helicopter on a makeshift landing pad at Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: A rescue helicopter lands at Blons on a makeshift landing pad, in the background one can recognize the buried houses of the municipality. Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the community of Blons was particularly badly affected. It was the first time when rescue helicopters were used in Europe.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274346
A rescue helicopter on a makeshift landing pad at Blons, 1954

A rescue helicopter lands at Blons on a makeshift landing pad, in the background one can recognize the buried houses of the municipality. Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the community of Blons was particularly badly affected. It was the first time when rescue helicopters were used in Europe.
Headline: A rescue helicopter on a makeshift landing pad at Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: A rescue helicopter lands at Blons on a makeshift landing pad, in the background one can recognize the buried houses of the municipality. Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the community of Blons was particularly badly affected. It was the first time when rescue helicopters were used in Europe.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274345
A rescue helicopter on a makeshift landing pad at Blons, 1954

A rescue helicopter lands at Blons on a makeshift landing pad, in the background one can recognize the buried houses of the municipality. Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the community of Blons was particularly badly affected. It was the first time when rescue helicopters were used in Europe.
Headline: After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1960

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a cow rescued from a buried barn, at right you can see helpers when digging.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274344
After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1960

Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a cow rescued from a buried barn, at right you can see helpers when digging.
Headline: After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1959

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who take out a calf from the buried stall.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274343
After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1959

Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who take out a calf from the buried stall.
Headline: After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1958

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who take out a calf from the buried stall.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274342
After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1958

Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who take out a calf from the buried stall.
Headline: After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1957

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows two helpers who take out a calf from the buried stall.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274341
After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1957

Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows two helpers who take out a calf from the buried stall.
Headline: After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows workers while digging a buried building out of snow.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274339
After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1954

Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows workers while digging a buried building out of snow.
Headline: After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1955

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a member of the mountain rescue service, who rescues a piglet from the buried stable.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274338
After an avalanche rescuers dig their way through the snow to a building, 1955

Between 10 and 12 January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. It was immediately set up a large-scale operation of standby gendarmerie, fire departments, relief organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a member of the mountain rescue service, who rescues a piglet from the buried stable.
Headline: Buried house after the avalanches in Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: A completely buried house near Blons after avalanches during the avalanche disaster, which took place between the 10th and 12th January 1954 in the Great Walser Valley.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274336
Buried house after the avalanches in Blons, 1954

A completely buried house near Blons after avalanches during the avalanche disaster, which took place between the 10th and 12th January 1954 in the Great Walser Valley.
Headline: Rescue team in Blons after the avalanche disaster, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers on the way to their base camp.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274335
Rescue team in Blons after the avalanche disaster, 1954

Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers on the way to their base camp.
Headline: Victims of the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: The picture shows recovered and laid out victims of an avalanche in Blons. Rescuers got into the buried building, but found only the dead bodies of the residents.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274334
Victims of the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

The picture shows recovered and laid out victims of an avalanche in Blons. Rescuers got into the buried building, but found only the dead bodies of the residents.
Headline: Buried house after the avalanches in Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: A buried and partially destroyed house near Blons after an avalanche disaster during the avalanche disaster, which took place between 10 and 12 January 1954 in the Great Walser Valley.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274333
Buried house after the avalanches in Blons, 1954

A buried and partially destroyed house near Blons after an avalanche disaster during the avalanche disaster, which took place between 10 and 12 January 1954 in the Great Walser Valley.
Headline: Rescue team in Blons after the avalanche disaster, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who bring a salvaged person in safety on a stretcher.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274332
Rescue team in Blons after the avalanche disaster, 1954

Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who bring a salvaged person in safety on a stretcher.
Headline: View of a completely destroyed building at Blons, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a building that was completely destroyed by an avalanche, in the background you can see salvage teams who continue to search for survivors.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274331
View of a completely destroyed building at Blons, 1954

Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows a building that was completely destroyed by an avalanche, in the background you can see salvage teams who continue to search for survivors.
Headline: Victims of the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. The picture shows recovered and laid out victims of an avalanche in Blons. Rescuers got into the buried building, but found only the dead bodies of the residents.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274330
Victims of the avalanche disaster in Vorarlberg, 1954

Between the 10th and 12th January 1954 several avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Grosses Walsertal. The picture shows recovered and laid out victims of an avalanche in Blons. Rescuers got into the buried building, but found only the dead bodies of the residents.
Headline: Helper in Blons giving signals with a signal flag, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the community of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows one of the helpers with a signal flag, perhaps giving a signal to one of the rescue helicopters.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274329
Helper in Blons giving signals with a signal flag, 1954

Between 10 and 12 January 1954, a number of avalanche disasters occurred after extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley, the community of Blons was particularly badly affected. The picture shows one of the helpers with a signal flag, perhaps giving a signal to one of the rescue helicopters.
Headline: Rescue team in Blons after the avalanche disaster, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who bring a salvaged person in safety on a stretcher.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274328
Rescue team in Blons after the avalanche disaster, 1954

Following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley there were several avalanches between 10 and 12 January 1954. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who bring a salvaged person in safety on a stretcher.
Headline: Rescue team in Blons after the avalanche disaster, 1954

Date: 11.01.1954

Image text: Between 10 and 12 January 1954, there were several avalanches following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who bring a salvaged person in safety on a sled.

Photo: Alfred Strobel

Image number: 02274327
Rescue team in Blons after the avalanche disaster, 1954

Between 10 and 12 January 1954, there were several avalanches following extreme snowfalls in the Great Walser Valley. A large-scale rescue operation started immediately with the involvement of the gendarmerie, fire departments, aid organizations and volunteers. The picture shows helpers who bring a salvaged person in safety on a sled.