▲ Firefighters conducting a rescue operation on Mt. Dutasan in Donghae
A series of hiking accidents occurred in the Gangwon region today, Saturday (June 14), resulting in one death and two injuries.
At approximately 1:09 p.m., a hiker in their 70s collapsed on Mt. Dutasan in Samhwa-dong, Donghae. The hiker was transported to a hospital by helicopter in a state of cardiac arrest but was later pronounced dead.
Around 2:30 p.m., a hiker in their 60s at Bongjeongam Hermitage on Mt. Seoraksan in Yongdae-ri, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, was airlifted to a hospital after experiencing symptoms including paralysis in their left arm and leg.
Earlier, at approximately 7:26 a.m., a hiker in their 60s fell 10 meters down a slope on a trail leading from the Namseorak Hiking Support Center in Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, toward the Dokjugol Valley.
The hiker suffered injuries to their legs and head and was transported to a hospital by helicopter for treatment.
(Photo courtesy of Gangwon State Fire Headquarters, Yonhap News)
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