Japanese Tourist Injured During River Tracing in Alishan, Chiayi County Fire Department Assists in Rescue and Hospitalization
A Japanese tourist was injured after slipping during river tracing in Chashan Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County, and was rescued by the fire department. The 52-year-old man is suspected of having a fractured right leg but is not in life-threatening condition. The fire department urges caution for outdoor activities.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Tsai Chih-ming Chiayi County 8th Report) Three Japanese tourists went river tracing in Chashan Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County on the 6th. One of them accidentally slipped and was injured, becoming trapped in the stream. The fire department dispatched personnel to rescue him, using ropes and other equipment to help the injured person get out of the predicament and ashore. After being sent to the hospital for treatment, his life is not in danger.
The Chiayi County Fire Department today issued a news release stating that at around 6 PM on the 6th, they received a report that three Japanese tourists and one Taiwanese person had an accident while river tracing in a valley near Chashan Village, and one Japanese tourist was injured. Personnel were immediately dispatched to assist.
The fire department said that the injured Japanese man, about 52 years old, was conscious and suspected of having a fractured right leg. After fire personnel provided relevant first aid, they used ropes and other equipment to help the injured person get out of the predicament and ashore. He was subsequently sent to St. Martin De Porres Hospital by ambulance for treatment. The hospital stated that the injured person is currently hospitalized for treatment.
The fire department urges the public that before engaging in outdoor activities such as mountaineering and river tracing, they must understand the route in advance, assess their own abilities, and always pay attention to changes in weather and terrain. (Edited by: Wu Su-jou) 1150508
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(Central News Agency Reporter Tsai Chih-ming Chiayi County 8th Report) Three Japanese tourists went river tracing in Chashan Village, Alishan Township, Chiayi County on the 6th. One of them accidentally slipped and was injured, becoming trapped in the stream. The fire department dispatched personnel to rescue him, using ropes and other equipment to help the injured person get out of the predicament and ashore. After being sent to the hospital for treatment, his life is not in danger.
The Chiayi County Fire Department today issued a news release stating that at around 6 PM on the 6th, they received a report that three Japanese tourists and one Taiwanese person had an accident while river tracing in a valley near Chashan Village, and one Japanese tourist was injured. Personnel were immediately dispatched to assist.
The fire department said that the injured Japanese man, about 52 years old, was conscious and suspected of having a fractured right leg. After fire personnel provided relevant first aid, they used ropes and other equipment to help the injured person get out of the predicament and ashore. He was subsequently sent to St. Martin De Porres Hospital by ambulance for treatment. The hospital stated that the injured person is currently hospitalized for treatment.
The fire department urges the public that before engaging in outdoor activities such as mountaineering and river tracing, they must understand the route in advance, assess their own abilities, and always pay attention to changes in weather and terrain. (Edited by: Wu Su-jou) 1150508
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