Female Hiker in Her 60s Found Dead Near Summit of Hiyangsan in Mungyeong

Reported Fall in Rope Section
Police and Fire Authorities Investigate Accident Circumstances

A female hiker in her 60s was found dead near the summit of Hiyangsan in Mungyeong City, Gyeongbuk Province.

A fatal accident occurred near the summit of Heiyangsan in Mungyeong, Gyeongbuk, where a woman in her 60s fell while hiking. Gyeongbuk Fire Headquarters

According to the police and fire authorities on June 5, a report was received around 9 a.m. that day near the summit of Hiyangsan in Gaeun-eup, Mungyeong City, stating, "A person appears to have fallen and lost consciousness while climbing a section that requires holding onto a rope."

Upon receiving the report, firefighters who were dispatched to the scene found Ms. A, who had already developed postmortem rigidity. The rescue team used a mountain stretcher to move Ms. A to a nearby open area and then transferred her to a police helicopter.

It was reported that Ms. A had gone hiking alone. No evidence of criminal activity has been identified so far.

The police and fire authorities believe Ms. A fell during her hike and are investigating the exact circumstances, including interviewing witnesses.

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