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Firefighters rescue hiker in critical condition on Mount Baekun

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Firefighters swiftly rescued a hiker experiencing severe leg cramps and near collapse on Mount Baekun.
  • The hiker was transported to the hospital by helicopter after local rescue teams responded rapidly to the emergency call.
  • This incident is part of a series of recent successful rescues by firefighters in the northern Gyeonggi Province, highlighting their dedication to public safety.

A hiker in critical condition was dramatically rescued from Mount Baekun thanks to the swift actions of firefighters. The 40-something man collapsed near the summit, suffering from exhaustion and severe cramps in both thighs, leaving him unable to move.

His companions described him as being in a "semi-conscious state." After resting for about 30 minutes failed to alleviate the cramps, they called emergency services. The call came in around 2:30 PM, and with concerns about the rugged terrain and the approaching sunset, the Pocheon Fire Station's 119 rescue team responded with remarkable speed.

How glad and grateful I was, and I was even more surprised by how quickly they arrived.

— Companion of the rescued hikerExpressing gratitude for the rapid response of the firefighters.

Despite challenging, steep rocky sections between the hiker's location and the helicopter landing zone, the rescue team assisted the man, ensuring his safe transport to the hospital via helicopter. The hiker's companion later expressed profound gratitude on the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters website, praising the rescuers for their thoroughness and dedication.

This rescue is one of several recent operations by firefighters in northern Gyeonggi Province. Earlier in the month, firefighters used an EpiPen to treat a man experiencing anaphylactic shock after eating seafood, and another firefighter, off-duty, rescued a driver from a burning vehicle. These incidents underscore the commitment of emergency services to protecting citizens.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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