Three girls got lost while descending Satpayev Peak in Almaty due to darkness. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

The group was at an altitude of 4317 meters. They could not continue the descent on their own. Rescuers found the tourists by geolocation and led them to a safe route, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

After receiving information about the tourists' location, specialists from the Almaty Monitoring and Operational Response Center established their coordinates using geolocation data and headed towards them.

The rescuers found the girls and escorted them along a safe route to the barrier of the Edelweiss tourist base. The tourists did not require medical assistance.

Earlier, Kursiv reported that a rockfall occurred near the Big Almaty Lake at an altitude of about 2500 meters. The Emergency Department said the collapse happened on a rocky area near avalanche collector No. 12 due to natural weathering, temperature changes, and precipitation. The stones did not reach the road; there were no casualties or destruction.

Rescue Operation Details

In the mountainous areas of Almaty, cases of losing orientation are not uncommon. Experts recommend that tourists carefully plan their route, start descending during daylight hours, and reach a safe place before dark. Geolocation services help rescuers quickly find lost people.

Previous Incident: Rockfall near Big Almaty Lake

The rockfall near Big Almaty Lake occurred due to natural causes. Emergency department specialists monitor hazardous areas and take precautionary measures.

Tips for Tourists

  • 01Study the route in advance and check the weather forecast.
  • 02Start descending during the day, try to finish before dark.
  • 03Take a charged phone, extra battery, and GPS device with you.
  • 04Move in a group, do not lag behind each other.
  • 05In a difficult situation, immediately contact rescue services.

Conclusion

The incident on Satpayev Peak in Almaty highlights the importance of following safety rules in the mountains. Thanks to the prompt actions of rescuers, the girls remained safe. This case reminds us to be careful in mountainous terrain.