The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that in the area of the border outpost above Big Almaty Lake at an altitude of 2511 meters, rescuers helped a 23-year-old tourist who twisted her ankle and could not descend from the mountain section on her own. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Employees of the Rescue Service of the Department of Emergency Situations of Almaty climbed to the location of the victim, after which they safely escorted her down. After the descent, the girl went home with her relatives. She did not need medical assistance.
Reminder from the Ministry of Emergency Situations
The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds that before going to mountainous areas, it is necessary to consider the complexity of the route, choose appropriate equipment, and assess one's physical capabilities. In case of an emergency, call 112.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that on August 1, foreign women with fractures were taken by helicopter from the mountains in the Almaty region.