From: Shenzhen Daily | Updated:2024-07-15
There has been a notable increase in emergency calls from hikers on Shenzhen’s popular mountains, including Wutong, Tanglang, and Qiniang mountains, since June. Most incidents involved heatstroke, sprained ankles, and falls, according to a Shenzhen Evening News report.
Data from the city’s 120 emergency center reveal that from July 3 to 12 alone, ambulances were dispatched 13 times to Wutong Mountain.
A 20-year-old man experienced severe sweating, muscle cramps, and weakness after hiking for an hour on the path from Xiaowutong to Hongfa Temple at 5:31 p.m. June 17. A passerby called 120 for help. A doctor, nurse, and driver from Longgang District Fourth People’s Hospital navigated the winding paths and arrived at the scene at 6:16 p.m. The man was diagnosed with heatstroke and dehydration before being taken to the hospital for treatment. He was discharged a few days later.
While ambulances can sometimes reach the scene, inaccessible terrain often requires rescuers to hike significant distances.
At 4:23 p.m. June 21, a 43-year-old man experienced muscle cramps and weakness near the top of Bitong Path on Wutong Mountain and called 120 for help. An emergency medical team from Yantian District People’s Hospital arrived at the trail entrance at 4:39 p.m. and had to hike for two hours to reach the patient. After evaluating and treating him on-site, they spent over an hour transporting him to the ambulance.
At 2:16 p.m. July 9, a 14-year-old boy was found unconscious on a mountain path near the Yunshen Service Station on Wutong Mountain. A concerned passerby called 120. The responders diagnosed him with heatstroke and immediately transported him to the hospital. Upon arrival, he experienced cardiac arrest but was successfully treated. He is now in stable condition.
The Shenzhen Emergency Center advises hikers to avoid solo hikes, especially on challenging routes, and to stick to main paths. Proper preparation and risk assessment, staying hydrated, and ensuring good physical condition are crucial. Minors should always be accompanied by adults to ensure their safety.
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