A tourist named Cao drove alone to the Huanggangliang Mountains in Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, during Golden Week (1/10-7/10) for photography. He became stranded while descending the mountain. Heavy snow had already fallen on the ascent road, and by late afternoon on his return, his car experienced an engine oil leak, rendering it immobile.

After receiving Cao's distress call, local police responded that night but could not locate him due to inaccurate GPS. With outside temperatures below -10 degrees Celsius, Cao bundled up in clothes and climbed into his car's trunk to await rescue. He set an alarm every two hours, fearing that if he fell asleep in the sealed trunk, he would suffocate.

The tourist also unlocked his phone and prepared contact information in case of the worst. Meanwhile, police maintained contact with Cao via WeChat, reassuring him to stay calm and await rescue.

Cao lies in the car trunk awaiting rescue. *Photo: Sohu*

After eight hours of waiting, Cao was rescued. Upon returning home, he stated he was still haunted by the night he was stranded. The tourist also called to thank the police officer who assisted him throughout the night and plans to send a letter to the local police station.

According to the Chifeng City Culture and Tourism Bureau, Huanggangliang is a mountain range comprising 27 peaks, situated south of the Da Hinggan Range. Its highest point, Huanggang Peak, stands over 2,000 meters tall. The area is renowned for its forests that turn vibrant yellow and red in autumn (around October), attracting many visitors.

*Minh (According to CDSB)*