Hamyang Fire Station Finds Missing Hiker in 60s After Two-Day Search on Unofficial Trail

Man in His 60s Lost Near Chilsunbong Located and Rescued Safely After Two-Day Search

Gyeongnam authorities announced on August 6 that a male hiker in his 60s who went missing near the unofficial trail by Chilsunbong Peak in Jirisan was rescued over a two-day period from August 4 to 5.

According to the fire station, at around 4 p.m. on August 4, a report was received that a man in his 60s, identified as Mr. A, had gotten lost while descending alone near Chilsunbong Peak in Jirisan.

It was determined that Mr. A lost his way after leaving the official hiking trail on the main ridge of Jirisan at Chilsunbong and entering an unofficial trail toward Hanshin Valley.

[Photo by Hamyang Fire Station] A hiker in their 60s who got lost on an unofficial trail near Jirisan Chilseonbong is being rescued by the Hamyang Fire Station rescue team and moved to a safe location.

Upon receiving the report, the Hamyang Fire Station dispatched its rescue and mountain rescue teams to the scene. In cooperation with the Korea National Park Service, Jeonbuk Fire Service, and other related agencies, they worked to confirm Mr. A’s location and conducted a search operation.

The rescue teams focused their search around the Chilsunbong area and toward the Baekmudong Trail Support Center. On the morning of August 5, they faced difficulties in determining his location because the hiker’s mobile phone battery had died.

Later that same day, at around 9 a.m., Mr. A was located. The rescue team provided first aid on site before safely rescuing him. At the time he was found, Mr. A was showing signs of hypothermia but was confirmed to be in stable condition and not in life-threatening danger.

The Hamyang Fire Station advised that unofficial trails pose a high risk of getting lost due to a lack of safety facilities and signage. They urged hikers to use designated trails and avoid hiking alone.

In high mountain areas like Jirisan, hiking off designated trails greatly increases the risk of getting lost. Since temperature fluctuations during the summer months can be significant, following safety guidelines and making thorough preparations is especially important.

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