Marko Rakovac, executive head of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS), discussed summer rescue interventions, challenges, and the reasons why rescue services are not charged despite an increase in operations.
A new building for the Institute of Emergency Medicine in Rujevica, Rijeka, is expected to be completed by the end of the year, providing a new center for emergency services, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS), and helicopter assistance.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) in Rijeka has issued an appeal for public assistance in the search for 49-year-old Ileana Gajić R., who went missing in the Podkilavac and Dražice area.
Following multiple interventions in Biokovo, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) warns that tourists often underestimate the mountain, venturing out without sufficient water or equipment. They emphasize that prevention and education, rather than charging for rescues, are the solution.
Firefighters and members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) formed an honor corridor in Tučepi for their tragically deceased colleague, Ivo Mendeš, a respected firefighter and HGSS member.
An 84-year-old woman named Božena Šarić, who suffers from dementia, went missing in Zagreb during medical transport, prompting a search by police and the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS).
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) in Makarska rescued a foreign national on Biokovo mountain and subsequently issued a stern warning about hikers' lack of preparedness, urging them to carry water, lamps, and appropriate footwear.
The Drava river near Osijek, Croatia, is experiencing record low water levels, attracting swimmers. However, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) has warned that the deceptively low water hides numerous dangers.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) in Rijeka has been searching for 49-year-old Ileana Gajić R. in the Jelenje area for nine days since her disappearance on July 11, with authorities and her husband appealing for public assistance.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) has announced the sad news of the passing of Max, one of its most renowned canine members, at the age of 15 and a half.
Members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) station in Rijeka carried out four separate and challenging rescue operations within a single day.
Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) rescued a foreign national who was swept from Karlobag to Pag on a stand-up paddleboard by strong winds. The individual was found unharmed thanks to a location sent via mobile phone.
Members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) from Šibenik successfully rescued a man from a steep section of the Čikola River canyon near Drniš after a multi-hour search in inaccessible terrain.
Following multiple interventions on Biokovo mountain, the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) warns tourists often underestimate the terrain but opposes charging for rescue operations, fearing it would lead to worse scenarios.
The Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) successfully rescued a young couple who became dehydrated on Biokovo Mountain during a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius. One person reportedly became disoriented due to the extreme conditions.
Two 13-year-old girls who went missing from a village near Bjelovar, Croatia, have been found. Police and the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) were involved in the search operation.
Members of the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) Ogulin station conducted a night operation to rescue a woman and her four children who were reported missing after losing contact while driving through a difficult-to-pass area between L.