The epidemiology of canyoning rescue operations in Italy: a retrospective 15-year database study

Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alexandre Tomasi, Michiel J. van Veelen, Marco Biasioni, Dal Tomas Cappello, Giacomo Strapazzon
DOI: 10.1186/s13049-025-01535-8
Cited by: 1
References: 19

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Canyoning has become increasingly popular in recent years and led to an increase in rescue operations between 15 and 40% in specific areas. We aimed to study the epidemiology and characteristics of canyoning rescue operations (CRO) in Italy. METHODS: We retrospectively collected data from all reports of CRO carried out in Italy for 15 years (from 2009 to 2023) from a nationwide database of the Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico (CNSAS). Data included event details, patient demographics, injury type and severity, and evacuation methods. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed, with a significance level set at p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Winter Sports Injuries and Performance Agriculture and Farm Safety

Publication details

Journal / source
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
34
Issue
1
Pages
31–31
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
EN