The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported an illegal border crossing attempt in the Rakhiv district of Transcarpathia that nearly resulted in tragedy for residents of Mykolaiv region.
"Thanks to the timely actions of the military personnel from the 'Bohdan' unit of the Mukachevo border guard and emergency responders, the 'adventure seekers' were saved," the SBGS stated.
During a border monitoring operation, a helicopter crew spotted two individuals near Mount Klifa. The pilots reported that one man was waving his arms and calling for help, while the other lay motionless.
A border patrol was dispatched immediately to the scene. Upon arrival at the specified coordinates, the soldiers found two men in a state of severe exhaustion and showing signs of hypothermia. Lacking proper equipment and being disoriented in the mountainous terrain, the men quickly got lost and desperately tried to find mobile reception. During this "hike," one of them seriously injured his eye and was unable to move on his own due to the pain.
The border guards provided first aid, warmed them up, and handed them over to a medical team.
The travelers confessed that they had independently plotted a route to Romania and hoped to cross the border illegally. They were held administratively liable under part 2 of article 204-1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
The State Border Guard Service once again reminds that attempts to illegally cross the border are not only violations of the law but also a life-threatening venture, especially in mountainous regions.