So far in 2025, the Spanish Civil Guard’s Mountain Rescue Service has rescued 1,050 people in mountain environments across the country. Of these, 87 were already deceased when found. While the number of fatalities has decreased compared to 2024 (91), total interventions have increased by 6%.
📊 Year-on-year comparison (January–July):
- 2023: ~980 people rescued, 88 fatalities.
- 2024: 991 people rescued, 91 fatalities.
- 2025: 1,050 people rescued, 87 fatalities.
🔍 Key data 2025:
- 689 interventions.
- 441 injured, 522 uninjured, 87 fatalities.
- 99% of accidents are preventable.
- Main causes: slips/trips (173), physical issues (124), getting lost (109).
- Most affected activities: hiking (376 rescues), canyoning (48), climbing and ski mountaineering (32 each).
- Most frequent profile: male (63.9%), not a federation member (72.6%), aged 19–30 (22.5%), no guide (93.4%).
🌍 Regional distribution:
- Aragón accounts for 45% of rescues (310 cases, 300 in Huesca).
- Followed by Andalusia (134), Castilla y León (63), Balearic Islands (51), and Asturias (45).
Conclusion:
The trend over the last few years shows that more and more people are heading to the mountains… but prevention remains the key. Planning the route, anticipating weather changes, and carrying the right equipment can make the difference between enjoying nature and becoming a rescue statistic.
