Series of Hiking Accidents at Seoraksan Mountain Leave Two Seriously Injured

A series of falls involving hikers occurred at Seoraksan National Park over the weekend, leaving two people with serious injuries.

At approximately 11:40 a.m. today, a woman in her 60s, identified as A, fell about 15 meters near Dumun Falls in Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon Province.

Following the accident, it is estimated that A sustained fractures, though she was reported to be conscious.

Due to poor weather conditions making helicopter access difficult, the National Park Service special rescue team and the 119 rescue team transported A by stretcher to a nearby hospital.

Yesterday, at 2:55 p.m., a man in his 60s fell about 10 meters after being struck by a falling rock in the rock climbing section of Huibong Peak in Seorak-dong, Sokcho.

He sustained injuries to his head and lower back and was transported by helicopter to a major hospital in Wonju.

An official from the Gangwon State Fire Headquarters stated, "Accidents frequently occur in scree slopes, steep areas, and slab sections without safety ropes," and urged hikers to "exercise extreme caution when passing through these areas."

(Photo: Provided by Seoraksan National Park Office, Yonhap News)
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