Frequent incidents of hikers being stranded prompt firefighters to establish the first mountain rescue team

Last updated 2026-09-25 — Firefighters from the Yingbin Road Squadron of Huairou Fire Brigade conduct training in rope crossing and zip line rescues. With the peak hiking season in autumn approaching, incidents of hikers being trapped have become more frequent. To assist lost or stranded climbers, the fire department spent nearly half a year training the first professional mountain rescue team. Yesterday,...