Ornavasso, Italy - March 04, 2025 A British woman’s snowy nightmare turned into a pulse-pounding rescue yesterday on the treacherous slopes of Monte Poggio Croce. Stranded at a dizzying 1,800 meters in a rugged, snow-covered spot, she was plucked to safety by the fearless crew of the Drago VF150 helicopter from Lombardy’s flight unit. The hiker, trapped on a perilous snowy ridge, managed a desperate SOS call before her phone lost signal, leaving only vague clues to her whereabouts. Quick-thinking Vigili del Fuoco bosses in Lombardy unleashed their high-tech IMSI Catcher system, pinpointing her location through phone cell analysis. With the clock ticking, the Drago 150 chopper, kitted out for high-altitude heroics, roared into action. In a breathtaking move, a rescuer dangled from a winch, reached the stranded Brit, strapped her in, and hauled her aboard. She was whisked to safety, shaken but alive. Ground teams from Verbania’s command, the Guardia di Finanza’s Alpine Rescue, the Soccorso Alpino, and medics in another chopper stood ready to back up the daring mission. It’s a tale of grit and gadgetry that’s left this quiet corner of Verbania Cusio Ossola buzzing!