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As the number of people visiting the mountains increases during the autumn leaves season, mountain accidents are also increasing one after another.
There are many cases in which accidents occur due to unreasonable hikes without adequate preparation.
Reporter Se-hyeok Song will tell you what to watch out for when hiking in the fall.
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On the 7th, rescuers rescued an 81-year-old climber who got lost on the Dinosaur Ridge of Mt. Seorak, which had changed rapidly due to rain and fog, in 16 hours.
Had it been a little late, I could have died from hypothermia.
Earlier, on the 24th of last month, a 60-year-old woman fell 30 meters down while hiking at Towangseong Falls in Seoraksan Mountain and was taken to a hospital, but eventually died.
[이해일 /설악산 국립공원사무소 재난안전과장 : 사고가 난 곳은 저희가 출입을 금하고 있는 곳인데, 샛길 산행을 하시다가 그렇게 사고가 난 경우입니다.]
Since last month, there have been over 190 mountain accidents in Gangwon Province alone.
Mountain accidents have occurred over 32,000 nationwide in the past three years. By month, October, the season of autumn leaves, had the highest percentage at 14%.
When looking at the type of accident, distress was the most frequent, followed by tripping and falling, personal illness, and exhaustion.
To prevent mountain accidents, it is recommended to use a designated hiking path suitable for one’s physical strength and come down from the mountain one to two hours before sunset.
Also, be careful when stepping on a rock covered with fallen leaves or moss as it may slip.
In particular, you should avoid climbing the mountain alone, and emergency food and portable light are essential in case of any disaster.
[구창훈 / 서울 도봉소방서 소방교 : 산행하시다 보면 국가지점번호라고 표지판이 있고 또 산악 안내표지판들이 있습니다. 이런 걸 잘 체크하시는 게 신고를 하셨을 때 저희가 빨리 찾아가는 데 많은 도움이 됩니다.]
In the mountainous highlands, the temperature has already fallen below freezing, and winter weather has already entered, so it is essential to pack cold protection equipment.
This is YTN Song Se-hyuk.
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