2023-07-08 12:44:47
Rescue helicopter transporting 50 people in a mountain accident at Gamak Mountain [사진 = 강원소방본부]
An unfortunate accident occurred in which a man in his 50s who was climbing Mt.
According to the Gangwon Fire Headquarters on the 8th, at around 10:47 am on the same day, Mr. Oh (Icheon, Gyeonggi Province) in his 50s fell 10 meters down while climbing on Gamaksan Mountain near Hwangdun-ri, Sillim-myeon, Wonju, Gangwon-do.
Oh was rescued by firefighting and air rescue teams who were dispatched following receiving a report immediately following the accident. He was taken to a hospital in Wonju in a state of cardiac arrest, but died during treatment.
It is known that Mr. Oh, who climbed the mountain with two other people, was hit by a falling rock on a steep slope while holding a rope.
It is known that the stone that fell toward Mr. Oh was the size of a backpack, measuring 40 cm in width, 30 cm in length, and 30 cm in thickness.
The police are investigating all circumstances, including the possibility of a rockfall due to the weakening of the mountain trail due to recent heavy rain.
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