At around 7 p.m. on June 23, the Yuhu Town Police Station in Wencheng County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, received an emergency call reporting that a group of ten hikers had encountered danger near the Dongsan Electric Reservoir in Zhuya Community, Yuhu Town. Two of them were confirmed dead. As of press time, rescue teams from Wenzhou, Hangzhou, and other areas had arrived one after another, and the rescue operation was still ongoing.
According to reports, after receiving the call last night, local police and residents in Yuhu Town organized over 40 people to conduct an overnight search in the mountains. After more than six hours of effort, they found the bodies of the two victims around 2:00 a.m. However, as the incident occurred in a canyon, the bodies could not be removed immediately. The overnight rescue involved personnel from the Wencheng County Fire Brigade, the County Armed Police Squadron, the Yuhu Town Police Station, the local mountain rescue team, and some residents of Zhuya Community.
According to reports, after receiving the call last night, local police and residents in Yuhu Town organized over 40 people to conduct an overnight search in the mountains. After more than six hours of effort, they found the bodies of the two victims around 2:00 a.m. However, as the incident occurred in a canyon, the bodies could not be removed immediately. The overnight rescue involved personnel from the Wencheng County Fire Brigade, the County Armed Police Squadron, the Yuhu Town Police Station, the local mountain rescue team, and some residents of Zhuya Community.
Wenzhou Media: Ten Hikers Met and Organized the Trip via QQ
Rescue Team: Only One Phone Carried Among Six During the Incident
According to reports, rescuers told reporters that the group of ten hikers from Shanghai arrived in Wencheng County on the morning of June 23. In Zhuya Community, they split into two groups to explore separately. The first group of four was safe, while the second group of six hiked toward the Dongsan Electric Reservoir for an adventure. Around 3:00 p.m. on June 23, the six hikers encountered heavy rain and were swept into a stream by a flash flood. Four of them managed to save themselves, but the other two were pulled ashore after a strenuous rescue effort by their companions. Unfortunately, they died despite rescue attempts due to prolonged drowning. “At the time, the six only had one mobile phone with them, which became unusable after falling into the water. The four who escaped went back to the campsite first and called for help,” the rescuers said.
It is reported that all ten hikers were from Shanghai and had organized this trip after meeting on QQ. They did not know much about each other’s backgrounds. The two hikers who died were known online by the usernames “Hornet” and “500.” After the news spread online, it drew attention. “Why do we keep hearing about such unfortunate incidents involving hikers during every holiday?” Many netizens left comments expressing regret, while others suggested that perhaps “self-guided tours,” which are relatively “too free,” should indeed be strictly regulated by law.
Shanghai Tourism Bureau: Hikers Were Not Organized by a Travel Agency
According to reports, rescuers told reporters that the group of ten hikers from Shanghai arrived in Wencheng County on the morning of June 23. In Zhuya Community, they split into two groups to explore separately. The first group of four was safe, while the second group of six hiked toward the Dongsan Electric Reservoir for an adventure. Around 3:00 p.m. on June 23, the six hikers encountered heavy rain and were swept into a stream by a flash flood. Four of them managed to save themselves, but the other two were pulled ashore after a strenuous rescue effort by their companions. Unfortunately, they died despite rescue attempts due to prolonged drowning. “At the time, the six only had one mobile phone with them, which became unusable after falling into the water. The four who escaped went back to the campsite first and called for help,” the rescuers said.
It is reported that all ten hikers were from Shanghai and had organized this trip after meeting on QQ. They did not know much about each other’s backgrounds. The two hikers who died were known online by the usernames “Hornet” and “500.” After the news spread online, it drew attention. “Why do we keep hearing about such unfortunate incidents involving hikers during every holiday?” Many netizens left comments expressing regret, while others suggested that perhaps “self-guided tours,” which are relatively “too free,” should indeed be strictly regulated by law.
Shanghai Tourism Bureau: Hikers Were Not Organized by a Travel Agency
Netizens: Some ‘Hikers’ Really Need to Be Regulated
As of press time, the Shanghai Tourism Bureau confirmed that the group involved in the accident was self-organized and had not been arranged through a travel agency. According to industry insiders in Shanghai’s tourism sector, given the current rainy and humid season, it is not an ideal time for hiking and mountain exploration. “Generally speaking, if citizens join tours organized by travel agencies in Shanghai, the routes chosen are developed and relatively mature, with very few so-called adventure routes. The safety level of outdoor hiking is much higher. In addition, travel agencies also recommend travel insurance to provide protection for consumers.”
A Guangdong netizen named “Lingmu” commented, “Some hidden but relatively dangerous ‘hiking activities’ really need to be regulated,” so that hikers can learn to exercise self-control. “It is suggested that a system be established where hikers must apply for permission before entering mountains. Those without certain self-rescue abilities, equipment, or experience should be prohibited from exploring wild mountains and forests on their own, with violators subject to criminal penalties.” Many netizens who agreed with Lingmu also said that regulating “self-guided tours” into a safer and more controllable state should be acceptable.
As of press time, the Shanghai Tourism Bureau confirmed that the group involved in the accident was self-organized and had not been arranged through a travel agency. According to industry insiders in Shanghai’s tourism sector, given the current rainy and humid season, it is not an ideal time for hiking and mountain exploration. “Generally speaking, if citizens join tours organized by travel agencies in Shanghai, the routes chosen are developed and relatively mature, with very few so-called adventure routes. The safety level of outdoor hiking is much higher. In addition, travel agencies also recommend travel insurance to provide protection for consumers.”
A Guangdong netizen named “Lingmu” commented, “Some hidden but relatively dangerous ‘hiking activities’ really need to be regulated,” so that hikers can learn to exercise self-control. “It is suggested that a system be established where hikers must apply for permission before entering mountains. Those without certain self-rescue abilities, equipment, or experience should be prohibited from exploring wild mountains and forests on their own, with violators subject to criminal penalties.” Many netizens who agreed with Lingmu also said that regulating “self-guided tours” into a safer and more controllable state should be acceptable.
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