Malaysian tourist rescued after falling into 10-meter hole in Da Lat
VOV.VN - While hiking with a group of friends in Da Lat, a Malaysian female tourist unexpectedly fell into a 10-meter-deep hole.
The incident occurred at 5:45 a.m. on October 25 in a pine hill area in Hon Bo residential group, Lam Vien Ward, Da Lat City, Lam Dong province. At the time, Goh Shu Wen, a 40-year-old Malaysian national, was hiking and sightseeing in the area with her friends.
While moving on the mountain, Goh unexpectedly fell into a hole about 10 meters deep and nearly 1 meter in diameter. People at the scene attempted to pull her out but failed.
Upon receiving the report, Lam Vien Ward Police quickly arrived at the scene, coordinating with professional rescue forces from the Lam Dong provincial police and relevant units to conduct the rescue operation. By 7:15 a.m. the same day, rescuers successfully brought the tourist out of the deep hole and transferred her to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Initial findings by relevant units identified a wound on the victim's right ankle, with the exact severity of the injury yet to be determined.