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Rescue Successfully Undertaken at Elevation of 2000 Meters for Visitor

Three individuals, amongst them a 41-year-old female, embarked on a journey to conquer the Bzerpinskiy Ridge, located near Krasnaya Polyana.

Person Saved at Two Kilometers Above Sea Level
Person Saved at Two Kilometers Above Sea Level

Rescue Successfully Undertaken at Elevation of 2000 Meters for Visitor

In a dramatic turn of events, a 41-year-old woman named Elena was rescued by emergency services after falling ill during a hiking trip in the Bzherpinskiy karst near Krasnaya Polyana.

The incident occurred during a hiking trip with a group of three people. Elena, the affected hiker, was assessed as critically ill by responding emergency services.

The YURPSO MCHS reported the incident, and emergency services from MCHS and Kuban-SPASS swiftly decided to evacuate Elena by helicopter. The evacuation was carried out promptly, and first aid was administered on board the Ka-32 helicopter.

Upon arrival in the city, Elena was handed over to medical professionals for further treatment.

Interestingly, a separate incident involved a tourist who had gone missing in the mountains in Sochi. The search for the missing individual lasted a week before they were found.

Despite the challenges posed by the rugged terrain, the emergency services displayed remarkable efficiency in responding to the critical situation and ensuring Elena's safe evacuation. This incident serves as a testament to the dedication and skill of the emergency services in Sochi.

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