The incident took place near Estany Gelat around 2:00 PM. Emergency services were alerted by the victim's companion, who was uninjured. Two Bombers de la Generalitat helicopters, including GRAE mountain rescue specialists, were deployed to the scene.

The operation, supported by Pompièrs d'Aran and SEM medical staff, concluded with the victim being stabilized and flown to Vall d'Hebron Hospital in Barcelona. Authorities had warned of a level 3 avalanche risk in the Pyrenees due to recent snow instability.