Fifty-eight Guangzhou-Foshan Q-group hikers gathered to climb Zhaomu Mountain for fitness. Hiker Mr. Dai experienced dizziness and physical discomfort while descending and was unable to continue walking, becoming stranded along with five others. Fellow hikers immediately dialed 110 for help. At 4:40 PM on the 24th, the command center of Gaoming Public Security Bureau received the alert and promptly contacted Yanghe Police Station, then joined forces with special police to make two mountain ascents. By 4:30 AM the next morning, Mr. Dai was sent to the hospital for treatment and was discharged at noon on the following day, returning home.
Six hiking enthusiasts were stranded on Zhaomu Mountain and rescued by special police after 12 hours. @NanhaiGaotech Investment expressed concern: "Remind hikers to know their limits and avoid taking secluded trails." @DushangXixuan was very dissatisfied: "This kind of thing keeps happening. Those responsible—both organizers and participants—should be held accountable." @YashangDusong also fumed: "They should pay an expedition fee; otherwise, taxpayers’ resources keep getting wasted." @Foshan110_DedicatedToSafety reminded everyone: "It’s great to have a spirit of adventure, but always remember: hike scientifically and put safety first!"
Don’t be overly confident when traveling; preparation is key. @ZhiQingchun observed: "Most people who get lost hiking are tourists or occasional climbers. Real hikers usually have solid trail experience, adequate gear, and do their homework before setting out. But these incidents scare some hikers’ families so much that they panic at any mention of entering the mountains. They’d rather stay home. What used to be a healthy hobby has become something life-threatening."
Enthusiasts should improve their safety awareness. @Siguniangshan Scenic Area commented: "No matter what, rescue comes first. But due to gaps in current laws and regulations, it’s very difficult to assign responsibility afterward. Even if there are penalties, compared to rescue costs, they’re just a drop in the bucket and don’t serve as enough of a deterrent against hikers’ impulsiveness or desire for thrills. In addition, hikers’ safety awareness urgently needs to improve." @YanyiY suggested raising rescue fees: "Especially in areas marked as dangerous or where there are prior warnings—if hikers insist on entering and get into trouble, fees should be increased, and penalties imposed when necessary."
Who is liable when outdoor accidents happen? There are currently no corresponding regulatory measures in China. @Feigege felt: "The imperfect insurance system is an urgent issue to address. If relevant insurance can be purchased, it would at least solve a major problem in rescue funding." @Zizainanlaiwangnan put it well: "There’s nothing wrong with hiking, but it must be done scientifically. Acting recklessly harms the public. It’s recommended that in such cases, rescue comes first, then accountability. Compensation must be provided and cannot be waived under any excuse. Otherwise, it encourages irresponsibility and is unfair to other taxpayers." Those who are rescued should not only feel lucky but also reflect on their actions.