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Malay Mail
4 hours ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
Hiker, 75, survives 500m fall at Gunung Mulu National Park with head injuries
MIRI, July 24 — A hiker survived with head injuries after falling 500 metres down a slope at the Gunung Mulu National Park near here today. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in a statement, the incident occurred near Camp 5 of the park — a popular rest point for trekkers heading towards the pinnacles. The Marudi Bomba station received an emergency call from the Marudi Mountain Cave Search and Rescue (Mocsar) team at around 12.45pm and immediately deployed a team to the site. 'The team arrived at the scene within minutes and administered initial treatment to stop the bleeding from the head of the victim, Elisa Paul @ Lisa Paul, 75. 'The rescue team has requested aerial evacuation assistance, as the victim is conscious but sustained serious injuries, including bleeding from the head,' said Bomba. A helicopter from Layang-Layang Aerospace Miri Sdn Bhd was dispatched to transport the injured hiker to the hospital for further treatment. The victim was also accompanied by a medical team from the Miri Hospital. — The Borneo Post
Fox News
a day ago
- Fox News
Alaska hiker mauled by bear rescued with help of advanced drone technology on remote trail
A hiker in Alaska was rescued with the assistance of a drone after being mauled by a bear. Anchorage Police Department spokesman Christopher Barraza said the female hiker was attacked on Tuesday by a brown bear while on the Basher Trail in Anchorage, Alaska, according to the Anchorage Daily News. Barraza said the woman suffered "non-life threatening" injuries. He said that the hiker told emergency responders that the bear eventually ran away. The woman called emergency officials herself and remained conscious to help rescuers locate her, Barraza said, adding that a drone was used to locate her. "She's not able to walk, and they were having trouble locating her," Barraza said. "She called us, she was on the phone with us the entire time." The Anchorage Fire Department, Alaska Department of Public Safety, Alaska Wildlife Troopers as well as nearby Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson assisted in the rescue of the woman. Barraza said this incident shows how important it is for hikers to be prepared. "Be prepared, bring your bear spray. Be on the lookout. Bears are everywhere," he siad.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Anchorage hiker mauled by bear located via drone, rescued
A hiker was hospitalized late Tuesday after being mauled by a brown bear on a popular trail network above Anchorage, Alaska. The Anchorage Daily News reported that the unidentified female victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was able to call for help after the attack in the Basher Trail area in the Chugach Mountains. The Anchorage Police Department led the rescue effort with the help of other agencies. The Anchorage Fire Department, which stated via social media that the bear ran off after the attack, informed followers: 'Hikers should avoid all the trails around the Stuckagain Heights area for the time being. If you do not have to drive in the neighborhood, please don't. Many first responders are participating in this mission.' Shortly afterward, an Anchorage Police Department spokesman told the Daily News: 'We just found the person. And they are being evacuated to the hospital right now.' The victim, who was in contact with emergency crews during the search, was located via drone. The police spokesman is quoted: 'She's not able to walk, and they were having trouble locating her. She called us, she was on the phone with us the entire time.' Alaska Wildlife Troopers and other agencies also were involved in the rescue. Authorities planned to search for the bear after the rescue was complete. Bear attacks in the Basher Trail area are rare because of all the human activity. But it is bear country and hikers should always be prepared for possible encounters. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Anchorage hiker mauled by brown bear on popular trail; warnings issued
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment helpless hiker is viciously trampled by raging herd of cows after 'taunting one with walking stick' on Chinese hillside
This is the shocking moment a hiker was trampled by a herd of cows after allegedly poking one with a walking stick. The dramatic incident unfolded on a hillside in Xinzhou, China, on July 16. Footage shows the lone cow charging the man before the rest joined in, leaving him with bruises and minor rib fractures. Click above to watch the shocking moment.
CBC
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Missing hiker knocks on the door of search-and-rescue office
A good news story about a hike gone terribly wrong but that had a happy ending. It involves a hiker who took an unorthodox route to a spectacular falls. And a search-and-rescue team was surprised by the man knocking on its door. Claire Palmer has the story of survival and ingenuity on Vancouver Island.
