Austrian climber injured in 10-metre fall in Italy's Sarca Valley

An Austrian climber fell about 10 metres while climbing the Selene route at San Paolo wall near Dro, in Italy's Sarca Valley.

He was leading the sixth pitch when he slipped below his partner, who was at a belay point.

He was left hanging from the ropes and remained conscious despite multiple injuries.

Alpine rescuers sent a helicopter to reach him on the wall.

The helicopter rescued him and his partner, lifting each person to safety in separate operations.

He was taken to Santa Chiara Hospital in Trento for treatment.