Jeonnam Fire Department Urges Special Caution for Autumn Hiking Safety Accidents

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) has urged special caution regarding safety accidents during autumn hiking.

According to Jeonnam Fire on the 8th, the autumn foliage season is a time when the risk of hikers getting lost or slipping accidents increases.

In particular, as COVID-19 has prolonged, outdoor activities of exhausted citizens have increased, and with the arrival of autumn, the number of hikers is rising.

In the past three years, a total of 1,210 mountain accidents have occurred in Jeonnam, with about 400 cases each year.

The causes of accidents were mostly missing person incidents with 282 cases (23.3%), followed by slips and falls with 186 cases (15.4%), and personal illnesses with 118 cases (9.8%).

To prevent accidents, it is essential to thoroughly understand safety rules before hiking, choose hiking courses suitable for one’s physical condition, and hike with two or more people for safety.

Also, hikers should frequently check their location using emergency rescue location signboards and avoid leaving the hiking trail.

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters plans to utilize the 119 On-site Support Mobile System for rapid location information confirmation when a person in need occurs, and simultaneously deploy fire helicopters, drones, mountain rescue teams with rescue dogs, and fire station rescue teams to conduct multifaceted rescue activities.

Chief Ma Jaeyoon said, “As the number of people visiting outdoors increases due to COVID-19, special attention to hiking safety accidents is required,” and added, “When hiking, be sure to wear hiking boots and remember the mountain location signboards along the trail to prepare thoroughly so you can enjoy a safe hike.”

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