Two Russian hikers (aged 31 and 38) began their ascent of Co Tien mountain (Bac Nha Trang ward) on the afternoon of 3/9. By late evening, lost and exhausted, they contacted an acquaintance and emergency services for help.
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Rescue personnel reach the lost Russian hikers on Co Tien mountain after hours of searching. Photo: Anh Dung |
Rescue personnel reach the lost Russian hikers on Co Tien mountain after hours of searching. Photo: Anh Dung
Six officers from the Khanh Hoa Police Department of Fire Prevention and Rescue, in coordination with local police and experienced climbers, searched for the hikers. Close to 1 a.m., they located the pair near a dry stream bed, about 3 km from the base of the mountain.
According to Anh Dung, a member of the rescue team, the hikers were off the beaten path in an area rarely traversed. The darkness and their fatigue contributed to their disorientation and distress.
The two Russian hikers are found by the rescue team early on the morning of 4/9. Video: Anh Dung
Co Tien mountain, approximately 400 m high, has three adjacent peaks and is a popular spot for camping and enjoying views of the coastal city. Experienced climbers advise first-time visitors to ascend with seasoned hikers, prepare physically, understand the terrain, and avoid climbing at night to prevent incidents.
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