On November 12 at 13:20, the rescue service received a call from a resident of Kharkiv, born in 2000. He reported that he and a colleague, born in 1985, had gotten lost while climbing Mount Stepanyets due to sudden worsening weather and were unable to continue their journey on their own.

Specialists from the mountain search and rescue department of the village of Verkhovyna set out to find the tourists. After several hours of searching, rescuers located the travelers and safely escorted them to the nearest settlement.

Four individuals in warm clothing stand on the mountain at night; in the upper right corner, the logo of the State Emergency Service of Ivano-Frankivsk.
Thanks to the prompt actions of the rescue specialists, the tourists received the necessary assistance and remained unharmed.

The State Emergency Service reminds everyone: before going into the mountains, be sure to check the weather forecast, carefully plan your route, and inform your loved ones about your travels.

Don’t forget to register your route and use the mobile app “Rescue in the Mountains”  https://surli.cc/vahmbi

Safety comes first! Take care of yourself and your loved ones!