Gyeonggi Fire Department Averaged 9 Mountain Rescue Missions per Day Last Year

The Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters was found to have conducted an average of 9 mountain rescue missions per day last year.

According to the headquarters on May 15, there were 3,406 rescue operations related to mountain accidents in the province in 2025. More than half of these, 1,920 cases, involved accidents and injuries such as slips and becoming stranded. There were also 1,180 cases where requests were made for location confirmation or personal safety checks.

In particular, as outdoor activities such as valley swimming and paragliding increase during the summer, the risk of accidents is also rising. Last year, there were 25 water-related accidents due to heavy rain and rapid currents, and 3 paragliding safety incidents. There were also 290 rescues related to heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, exhaustion, and difficulty breathing.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Fire and Disaster Headquarters reported an average of 9 mountain rescue dispatches per day last year.

Regarding the severity of injuries, there were 1,580 cases of minor injuries and 828 cases of serious injuries.

The headquarters emphasized that due to the nature of mountain accidents, rescues and transport can take a long time, meaning even minor incidents can easily lead to serious injuries. They recommended the following: descending before sunset, using designated hiking trails, staying well-hydrated, avoiding hiking alone, managing your phone battery, and activating the location-sharing feature on hiking apps.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.