Series of Mountain Accidents in Gangwon Province Leave 4 Dead or Injured, 3 Rescued

A series of accidents occurred over the weekend as hikers in Gangwon Province suffered falls or became stranded while climbing mountains.
According to police and fire authorities on June 14, a hiker in their 60s at Bongjeongam Hermitage on Seoraksan Mountain in Yongdae-ri, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, was airlifted by helicopter at 2:30 p.m. that day after experiencing symptoms including paralysis in their left arm and leg.
Earlier that day at 1:55 p.m., a person in their 50s who was rock climbing at Ulsanbawi Rock on Seoraksan Mountain in Sokcho fell and was rescued by mountain rescue teams, but was later pronounced dead.
As the rope fell during the accident, three acquaintances in their 50s who were climbing with the victim were also left stranded before being rescued.
At 1:09 p.m. that same day, a hiker in their 70s collapsed on Dutasan Mountain in Samhwa-dong, Donghae, and was transported to a hospital by helicopter in a state of cardiac arrest, but passed away.
Additionally, at 7:26 a.m., a person in their 60s fell 10 meters while on a hiking trail heading toward the Dokjugol Valley from the Namseorak Visitor Center in Seomyeon, Yangyang-gun. The individual sustained injuries to their legs and head and was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
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