Tourists lost on ATV rescued after 10-hour operation in Romanian mountains

Two tourists were successfully rescued by mountain gendarmes in Buzău County, Romania, after becoming lost with their ATV in a challenging mountainous region. The extensive operation, which began on June 6, was hampered by adverse weather and difficult terrain, including roads affected by heavy rainfall.

The gendarmes from Nehoiu were initially involved in efforts to clear a county road blocked by a landslide caused by torrential rains. Around 4:50 PM, they received an emergency call via 112 reporting two individuals lost in a hard-to-access mountainous area. The tourists had reportedly set out on an ATV around 11:00 AM near Gura Teghii and lost their way due to the poor weather and difficult terrain.

Due to the impassable state of the roads for their service vehicle, the rescuers had to continue their journey with the help of a tractor provided by a local resident. They then proceeded on foot for the final kilometers to reach the stranded tourists. The gendarme team located the two individuals around 10:00 PM.

Fortunately, the tourists did not require medical attention and were in good condition. They were escorted by the gendarmes to the weather station on Penteleu Peak. Given the unfavorable weather and the risks of descending at night, the rescuers and tourists stayed overnight at the station. The descent to Gura Teghii resumed on the morning of June 7, and the tourists reached their accommodation safely around noon.