Rescue of 2 foreign tourists lost at Hoang Lien National Park

Hoang Lien National Park authorities said that they had just coordinated with the Ta Van Commune Police, Lao Cai Province, to successfully search and rescue two foreign tourists who entered the forest illegally and got lost in the special-use forest area managed by the unit.

Search and rescue team approached and provided first aid to injured tourists who got lost in the special-use forest. Photo: VNA

Previously, at about 6:50 p.m. on October 17, after receiving a report from the public about a tourist getting lost in the forest, the Hoang Lien Forest Protection Department's working group coordinated with the Ta Van Commune Police to conduct a search and rescue plan, zoning off the area to determine the search area in Lot 9, Section 4, Sub-area 278, Sin Chai Village, Ta Van Commune.

Authorities discovered that Ms. M. Carina and Mr. H. Florian (Austrian nationality) were visiting the special-use forest area without a permit from the forest owner. The tourists could not present legal documents related to tourism activities in the forest.

Authorities educate tourists about regulations on tourism activities and protection of special-use forests. Photo: VNA

While traveling through the forest, the tourist was slightly injured and could not leave the area on his own. The search team of 10 people, including Hoang Lien National Park rangers, Ta Van Commune Police, security forces and forest protection team members, made efforts to approach the tourist. At more than 11 p.m. the same day, the working group reached the tourist, provided first aid and brought him out of the forest safely.

Relevant units have drawn up records, disseminated information, and reminded tourists about violations of legal regulations in tourism activities and special-use forest protection, and handled the case according to current regulations.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/cuu-nan-2-du-khach-nuoc-ngoai-bi-lac-tai-vuon-quoc-gia-hoang-lien-20251018103040356.htm