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Hiker in Their 20s Airlifted After Suffering Heat Exhaustion on Jangjado, Gunsan

Je Hui-won

Published : Jul 11, 2026 4:54 PM

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▲ Scene of the helicopter transport

At approximately 1:20 p.m. today (July 11), emergency services received a report that a hiker in their 20s was showing symptoms of heat exhaustion on Jangjado Island in Okdo-myeon, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do.

The hiker, who experienced heat exhaustion and hyperventilation due to the hot weather, was transported to a hospital via a firefighting helicopter. Fortunately, it was reported that their life is not in danger.