Members of Björgunarfélag Hornafjarðar, one of the local companies that make up ICE-SAR, shared the above photos of yesterday's rescue operation at Vatnajökull glacier on Facebook. The two hikers, both Romanian nationals, were experienced mountaineers who had done everything correctly, according to a spokesman for ICE-SAR.
Read more: Two foreign hikers rescued on Vatnajökull glacier after difficult search in extreme conditions
We at Iceland Insider salute our heroes and celebrate yet another successful rescue operation by ICE-SAR.
We would also like to use the opportunity to remind people to prepare appropriately before setting off hiking in Iceland: Be prepared for the weather and conditions to change abruptly, leave a detailed itinerary with safetravel.is, check travel warnings and the weather, and remember that the Central Highlands, mountain heaths and the glaciers are NOT suitable for inexperienced or poorly prepared hikers.
ICE-SAR manned by volunteers and is fully funded by public donations. You can make a donation here.
Members of Björgunarfélag Hornafjarðar, one of the local companies that make up ICE-SAR, shared the above photos of yesterday's rescue operation at Vatnajökull glacier on Facebook. The two hikers, both Romanian nationals, were experienced mountaineers who had done everything correctly, according to a spokesman for ICE-SAR.
Read more: Two foreign hikers rescued on Vatnajökull glacier after difficult search in extreme conditions
We at Iceland Insider salute our heroes and celebrate yet another successful rescue operation by ICE-SAR.
We would also like to use the opportunity to remind people to prepare appropriately before setting off hiking in Iceland: Be prepared for the weather and conditions to change abruptly, leave a detailed itinerary with safetravel.is, check travel warnings and the weather, and remember that the Central Highlands, mountain heaths and the glaciers are NOT suitable for inexperienced or poorly prepared hikers.
ICE-SAR manned by volunteers and is fully funded by public donations. You can make a donation here.
