ALPINE WIRELESS
The first wireless’’ rescue station in the Alps has been fitted up. It is at St. Marguerite’s Hut 5250 ft above- sea level, on the route to the summit of Mount Rosa. It is expected that it will bo of great assistance in saving human lives. Many victims are claimed each year from the great number of mountain enthusiasts. Usually, if a climber or even a whole party of climbers be in danger, the guide is forced to spend many hours in getting down to the valley in search of help, and it has often happened that the resuce party arrived too late to save the victims of a crevasse or an avalanche. Now, from this wireless station, it will be possible to summon aid from, the" mountain itself, and half a day or even more will be gained in circumstances in which even minutes may he of the utmost value.
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 January 1926, Page 1
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153ALPINE WIRELESS Hokitika Guardian, 8 January 1926, Page 1
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