In Riciyingya Natural Reserve in Sichuan, a 21-year-old backpacker tragically died due to altitude sickness. He had severe symptoms at 4,500 meters above sea level, with a blood oxygen level of only 53%. Despite his deteriorating condition, his family refused to pay for rescue efforts twice. Eventually, despite a payment of 7500 yuan from his mother to a local horse team, the rescue was too late.
Details
The young trekker initially hiked with a companion to Riciyingya. However, when he fell ill at the meadow at 4,500 meters, his companion had to turn back due to safety concerns, but the sick trekker insisted on continuing. After a deterioration in his condition, he needed to descend, but was ultimately refused medical assistance by his family and local horse teams.
Rescue and Payment
Rescue personnel stated that, although there were claims that the family refused to pay for rescue efforts twice, the family had initially agreed to a payment of 7500 yuan. The rescue mission, which lasted 18 hours, ultimately found the trekker and took measures, but it was too late as the trekker had already passed away. The specific details and circumstances surrounding the refusal to pay are still under investigation.