Team of 16 and 4 Vehicles Comes to The Rescue
Two foreign women, aged 23 and 28, found themselves in a threatening situation after ignoring the orange weather warning that alerts of heavy rainfall. Despite adverse weather conditions, they embarked on a hike along the Levada do Bom Sucesso, which starts in Funchal.
The situation escalated as heavy rains impeded their progress and one of the women sustained an injury following a fall, leading the tourists to call for help. Responding to the emergency, the Madeiran Volunteer Firefighters mobilized a team of 16, which included the specialized Mountain Rescue Team, along with four vehicles.
Tourists Immobilized And Saved on a Stretcher
Upon reaching the location, the firefighters discovered the tourists in a state of exhaustion and hypothermia. To facilitate their rescue, the firefighters used stretchers to transport the women to safety. Once on the road, the tourists, although in need of assistance earlier, allegedly declined further transportation to the hospital.
Will They Be Charged For The Rescue?
This incident underscores the importance of heeding weather warnings, especially in unfamiliar terrains. It further raises the question of who will be held responsible for the rescue mission. It has previously been reported that from 2024, tourists who disregard official warnings and put themselves at risk will be charged for such rescues.
From: Diário de NotÃcias Madeira
Source: Diário de NotÃcias Madeira, JM-Madeira
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