Multiple rescuers introduced that at around 8:30 AM yesterday, they had encountered these five hikers on the way to search for the missing man. Their equipment was simple, and some of them were even wearing jeans. A rescuer went up to inquire and learned that it was the first time for these five hikers to be here. He had warned them that there were hikers missing during the climb in the past two days, suggesting they not to climb the mountain casually, but the five people did not listen.
According to the staff of the Blue Sky Rescue Team, the five trapped hikers (4 men and 1 woman) included two foreigners. They originally planned to cross the Jiankou Great Wall yesterday morning, but during the process, they found a large cliff ahead and realized they had taken the wrong path. When they tried to return along the original route, they got lost and called the police for help.
The mountain was covered with shrubs, and there were many forks without relevant safety signs. Li Hongbing, a rescuer from the One Foundation Rescue Alliance, introduced that if hikers walked into the fork, they would easily get lost. Therefore, when searching, they needed to go through such forks to check.
Yesterday afternoon, the rescue team went to search. When they reached halfway up the mountain, they received a call from the hikers saying they had met other tourists familiar with the terrain and would descend the mountain together.
Five hikers got lost in the mountain and asked for help
At around 3 PM yesterday, the Blue Sky Rescue Team received a message that five hikers were trapped in the mountain and needed rescue. Subsequently, eight firefighters from the Yingbin Road Fire Station in Huairou District also arrived at the scene after receiving the alarm.
Some sections of the search required rock climbing
Report by Li Chao: Yesterday, during the rescue operation for the missing man, the Blue Sky Rescue Team received another message that five hikers got lost while crossing the Jiankou Great Wall and were trapped in the mountain needing rescue. The rescue team then climbed the mountain to search. By 6 PM last night, the lost hikers successfully descended the mountain under the guidance of tourists familiar with the terrain.
I followed a group of rescuers into one of the forks. One section of the road was very steep, requiring the use of ropes to climb rocks. This section of the mountain road was steep, with many sandstones. While climbing, the sandstones slid down easily, making it easy to fall if not careful.
About an hour's walk from the entrance, a large stone blocked the way. On one side was a mountain wall, and on the other was about a 60-degree slope. The only way forward was a narrow stone gap artificially chiseled out. The rescuers could only squeeze their bodies, hold onto the mountain wall, and slowly move step by step.
Report by Li Chao: Yesterday, nearly a hundred rescuers conducted a comprehensive search of the mountainous area near the Jiankou Great Wall in Huairou District but still failed to find the missing man.
At around 3 PM yesterday, a helicopter appeared hovering over the nearby mountains. Yuan Shan, the captain of the Blue Sky Rescue Team, said that the helicopter was owned by one of the team members, flying from Miyun to Huairou. It hovered in the air for more than half an hour, mainly responsible for aerial inspection and communication. However, due to the strong airflow at the time, the helicopter could not work for a long time and had to return to the take-off point.
Before engaging in outdoor activities, thorough planning is necessary
From the command post to the ladder, it takes about three hours. The road is mostly blocked by large stones. Some stones become slippery after weathering, making it easy to slip when stepping on them.
Reminder
- If you find that the route differs from the actual situation during the journey, it's best to return along the original path. If trapped, find a place with good communication and set up camp, seeking help from professional rescue teams, mountain management departments, or public security departments.
- After understanding the characteristics of the route, make a backup plan in case of unexpected situations among the team members, allowing you to find the nearest retreat route or return along the original path.
- In the advancing process, keep the team compact and maintain a consistent pace.
- When forming the team, ensure an appropriate ratio of new and experienced members. As the difficulty of the route increases, increase the proportion of experienced members.
- First, the leader should be sufficiently familiar with the wild route. If it's a new route, gather information beforehand, especially references provided by predecessors.
Today, the search will continue. It is understood that 13 rescue team members from Zhangjiakou will also arrive in Huairou to participate in the rescue.