By Milen Saavedra, Red Uno:

From Adventure to Danger: The Testimony of the Young Hikers Rescued in the Tunari Mountain Range

They suffered minor falls, spent the night exposed to the elements in a ravine in Pairumani, and ran out of food supplies. Police deployed more than 10 firefighters in an intensive 10-hour search operation.

Following the rescue of the four hikers found alive in the Tunari mountain range, striking details of their ordeal emerged. The group of young people, aged between 22 and 27, remained lost for three days after setting out before dawn last Saturday with the intention of watching the sunrise from the summit and returning the same morning. However, the poor planning and mistakes of a supposed guide led them off course, leaving them trapped in an area of ravines and canyons that were difficult to access.

Originally, the group consisted of eight people, but after becoming disoriented along the route, they decided to split up. While four managed to descend on their own, the remaining four became stranded when nightfall caught up with them. Carrying only enough food and water for a few hours, the hikers had to endure extreme temperatures outdoors and navigate dangerous terrain.

“Our plan was never to stay there for two days. We were taken through other routes and guided very poorly. The friend who supposedly knew the way ended up just as lost as we were, and we had to walk much farther than expected,” one of the young hikers said. [To watch the video, use this link]

The rescue operation was carried out by the Police Fire Department, which deployed more than 10 personnel to the Pairumani area. After approximately 10 hours of uninterrupted searching, the team managed to locate the four missing hikers inside a deep ravine.

Amid tears and embraces of relief, family members welcomed the young hikers back and thanked the rescue teams for their efforts. Meanwhile, Police Fire Department Director Marcos Barbeyto stressed the importance of having proper equipment and certified guides before venturing into the mountains, noting the significant dangers of the area, where fatal accidents have occurred in the past.

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