Gyeonggi Fire Department Mountain Accident 'Advisory'

Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters has urged caution regarding mountain accidents, both major and minor, such as slips and falls that continue during the autumn season.

According to the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters on the 20th, the number of mountain accidents in the province over the past three years totaled 5,382 cases: 1,738 in 2018, 1,719 in 2019, and 1,925 as of the 19th of this month this year.

In particular, this year, by mid-October, the number of mountain accidents has already surpassed the totals for 2018 and 2019, making special caution necessary.

Looking at the accidents over the three years by period, September to October accounted for 1,366 cases, representing 25.4% of the total. May to June followed with 1,134 cases (21.1%).

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters urged adherence to safety rules for safe hiking, including ▲ checking weather information and hiking routes in advance ▲ preparing cold-weather clothing ▲ light warm-up exercises before hiking ▲ carrying personal water bottles and emergency food ▲ preparing protective gear, sticks, and wearing backpacks.

A representative from the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters explained, "Each fire station operates hiking safety guardians on major hiking trails to conduct safe hiking campaigns and provide first aid training."

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