Helicopter crews sprang into action on Friday to rescue scores of tourists stranded at the Saas Fee resort in Switzerland after a mudslide blocked road access until next week. The operation, led by Air Zermatt rescue and helicopter service, aimed to assist approximately 2,200 tourists, primarily Swiss nationals, who were trapped in the southern Valais region.
Authorities in Valais reported that heavy rainfall from Wednesday to Thursday caused rivers in the Saas Valley to overflow between Stalden and Saas-Balen, leading to the road closure. The closure is expected to last until early next week, leaving the tourists stranded at the resort.
