Almaty rescuers evacuate injured tourist from high-altitude plateau

Rescuers in Almaty, Kazakhstan, have successfully evacuated an injured tourist from a challenging high-altitude location. The incident occurred when a 19-year-old man fell from a rock on the Mynzhylki Plateau, at an elevation of 3,020 meters, while descending from Peak Malysh.

The young man was part of a tourist group when the fall happened. Emergency Ministry officers quickly reached the injured individual, administered first aid, and initiated the evacuation process. He was then handed over to a specialized medical team from the Emergency Ministry’s Disaster Medicine Center.

In addition to rescuing the injured tourist, the emergency responders also guided three other members of the group to safety. These individuals did not require medical attention. The operation highlights the risks associated with high-altitude trekking and the critical role of swift rescue efforts in mountainous terrain.

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Emergency Ministry officers who arrived at the scene quickly found the injured man, provided him with first aid and began the evacuation. After being transported to a safe place, the tourist was handed over to a team from the Emergency Ministry’s Disaster Medicine Center.