A man surnamed Peng went hiking alone in Jianshi Township, Hsinchu County, and got lost in the God Tree Cluster of Zone A at Zhentishih. Fire department search and rescue personnel located Peng and assisted him in descending the mountain.
New Hsinchu County Government Fire Bureau stated today that at 7 p.m. last night, they received a report from the man surnamed Peng, who said he was lost in the God Tree Cluster of Zone A at Zhentishih. He mentioned that there were trees nearby that had been struck by lightning, but he was conscious and requested assistance from fire department personnel.
Fire department personnel formed a search and rescue team consisting of three vehicles and seven people to search Zhentishih. Personnel from the Second Brigade of the Fire Bureau and the Jianshi squad leader arrived at the trailhead at 11 p.m. last night and set up an advance command post. The search and rescue team began their search and found the man surnamed Peng at 12:11 a.m. He was unharmed, and they assisted him in descending the mountain at 2 a.m.
The Fire Bureau advised the public not to enter mountainous areas alone. Even if familiar with the local terrain, hikers should be accompanied by a guide and carry a GPS (Global Positioning System) for safety. If lost in the mountains, the public should stay calm, contact police or fire services, and inform them of nearby landmarks and identifiable directions to facilitate the search. 1030430
(Central News Agency)