Rescue operation in Argentina to free more than 100 snow-trapped tourists

What the report says

Al Jazeera reported that emergency services in Argentina rescued more than 100 tourists who had become trapped by a snowstorm near the Balcon del Pissis lookout. The report, published on July 30, 2026, said rescue teams worked to free the group after snow blocked access in the area. Two people were taken to hospital with hypothermia.

According to the publisher, heavy machinery was used during the operation to clear accumulated snow and open a route for the stranded visitors. The article did not identify the tourists, specify their nationalities, or provide further details on the condition of those hospitalised beyond the reported hypothermia.

The incident matters because sudden severe weather in remote or high-altitude tourist areas can quickly turn a sightseeing trip into an emergency, especially when roads become impassable and temperatures drop. In such conditions, exposure risks increase and rescue crews may need specialised equipment to reach stranded travellers.

Al Jazeera’s available text is brief and does not include the exact start time of the storm, the agencies involved, or whether any roads remain closed. More information from Argentine authorities would be needed to confirm the full timeline of the rescue operation and any continuing safety measures in the area.