Tourist Lost in Chornohora, Rescuers Helped
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A tourist got lost in thick fog on Chornohora.
What we know
He contacted the rescue post between Petros and Hoverla. Volunteers provided him with assistance, warmed him up, and fed him. At 3:00 PM, the man was taken to Rakhiv.
The tourist was traveling alone and felt exhausted. His shoes were damaged during the crossing.
Practical information
- Mountain rescue: 101 or 112. Before heading into the mountains, check the forecast, tell someone your route and return time, and take a charged phone and a power bank.
About the place
Hoverla is the highest peak in Ukraine, at 2061 m.
Nearby
- Mount Breskul — 1.3 km
- Polonyna Pozhizhevska — 2.7 km
- Mount Turkul — 4.6 km
- High-mountainous Lake Nesamovite — 5.1 km
- Mount Petros — 6 km
Getting there
- Mount Hoverla — directions on Google Maps
- Nearest railway station: Вороненко (≈ 13 km)
Based on reports by: Мукачево.net.
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