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The track team goes down the “mud slide” in the wind and rain

The track team goes down the “mud slide” in the wind and rain

[Aithisg pàipear-naidheachd Yahoo]RakuseiA pedestrian 2024 started in Beitan Chung, Sai Kung yesterday (15th). Some participants complained to Yahoo News that several sections of the road were “mud slides.” Many participants fell on the muddy slope due to slippery roads in the rain. Some participants harshly criticized the conference as “irresponsible”, saying the road conditions were “absolutely unsafe” and saw several people falling and “almost hitting their heads”. A Trailwalker volunteer who participated in the rescue said an old man was taken to the hospital for treatment after being hit in the back of the head.

In fact, after the Observatory lifted the No. 8 typhoon signal on Thursday morning (14th), Oxfam announced that the Trailwalker would be held as planned, a landslide, they say, will continue, until completely irresponsible”. Mr. Wu, a Trailwalker participant, told Yahoo News that he and two other players had tried to crash, describing the muddy road conditions as extremely poor and “the road was very bad,” to especially on the second paragraph of McLeod Ganj. and the third paragraph, “Keep seeing someone tripping in the mud.” He kicked him down, describing the other as heartless and the situation very awkward.

Oxfam did not provide figures on withdrawals and injuries

“Yahoo News” asked Oxfam about the number of withdrawals and injuries, but there were no relevant statistics at the conference, the injured people are being closely monitored Situation.

The track team goes down the “mud slide” in the wind and rain

“Yahoo News” reporting line.

Participant: It is extremely dangerous to walk on muddy roads after dark until early morning

The Trailwalker started in Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung, on Friday in one trip within 20 hours. Mr. Wu joined three other friends to participate in the 40-kilometer group injured. At the same time, Trailwalker wants the team to complete the route within 20 hours. The participating teams have to go day and night, and they have to continue after dark As the physical strength of the participants declines and the muddy road continues, the situation becomes more dangerous.

Oxfam Trailwalker 2024 starts on Friday (15th). hour. (provided by readers)

Oxfam Trailwalker 2024 starts on Friday (15th). hour. (provided by readers)

Many teams want to give up but there is no escape situation​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ is is to give up on the road section

Mr. Wu said that he noticed that in sections 2 and 3 of the McLeod Ganj Trail, he saw people falling on the mud. If you slip, you “roll down the hill” and you can hit someone else. He said that he saw many crews giving up on the road, but “there are no places to escape in many sectors to leave. Once you enter, you have to walk, so many people are injured halfway and have to live to the finish line of each section. . This is very dangerous.” He continued that many participants had walked around 34.8 kilometers and decided to quit after reaching checkpoint CP3 and not continue, and He and his teammates decided to give up at the time, experienced partners around even after a brave CP4 Turn back and withdraw from the race.

Mr. Wu pointed out that the 40th anniversary of the Trailwalker this year, the new “group 40 km” was established, which is considered an entry-level version compared to the existing 100 km, and therefore a ‘ attract many beginners to participate. He believes that the Trailwalker is a public mountain road sport of a fund-raising nature, together with the large number of beginners who participated this year, “the conference should pay attention to the safety of the com- partners in bad weather”, but the feeling given to the participants is “everything.” Mr. Wu criticized Oxfam’s decision to hold the Trailwalk as usual after the typhoon: “University graduation ceremonies have been canceled or postponed, and Trailwalker runs have continued,” criticizing the poor arrangements.

A volunteer says “I didn’t know I thought I was playing Sparta.”

There have been several complaints online. A Trailwalker volunteer who participated in the rescue said, “It’s a real slide this year. Tell the participants how to walk” and “I don’t know if I thought that I play Sparta.” The volunteer saw an old man hit on the back of the head and was taken to hospital for treatment.

After the typhoon and the continuous rain, the mountain passes were filled with mud. (provided by readers)

After the typhoon and the continuous rain, the mountain passes were filled with mud. (provided by readers)

Participants have to walk through muddy roads. (provided by readers)

Participants have to walk through muddy roads. (provided by readers)

The Trailwalker participants will be walking the McLehose Trail, with continuous ups and downs along the way. (provided by readers)

The Trailwalker participants will be walking the McLehose Trail, with continuous ups and downs along the way. (provided by readers)

Wind and rain made the mountain roads muddy, slippery and loose. (provided by readers)

Wind and rain made the mountain roads muddy, slippery and loose. (provided by readers)

The stones on the muddy road became slippery. (provided by readers)

The stones on the muddy road became slippery. (provided by readers)

Oxfam: After careful consideration, it has been decided that operations will continue as usual

Oxfam responded to the inquiries of “Yahoo News” and said that it has been in close contact with many parties in recent days to be alert to changes in game weather. Oxfam said it decided to hold the event after careful consideration and balancing of various factors. Oxfam said it and its support team had done their best to take appropriate precautions before the event, including monitoring the event venue This year, more than 3,000 volunteers helped to support partners on different road sections.

Oxfam said it is closely monitoring the situation on each road section and will initiate emergency measures immediately if necessary to support the smooth participation of partners. Oxfam also said that they have been reminding all participants to pay close attention to the latest weather reports from the Observatory before they leave and during the event, to be vigilant when participate in the event, put safety first, and increase equipment and support.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, which drew criticism from netizens.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, which drew criticism from netizens.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, which drew criticism from netizens.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, which drew criticism from netizens.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, which drew criticism from netizens.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, drawing criticism from netizens.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, drawing criticism from netizens.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, drawing criticism from netizens.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, which drew criticism from netizens.

Oxfam Trailwalker decided to hold the event as usual after the typhoon, which drew criticism from netizens.

Some Trailwalker participants pointed out online that the road conditions were “not runnable or feasible” and “almost hit their heads” when they saw several people fall, criticizing the load -organization for being careless.

A Trailwalker volunteer who participated in the rescue said that his uncle was injured and had to be sent to the hospital for treatment.

A Trailwalker volunteer who participated in the rescue said that his uncle was injured and had to be sent to the hospital for treatment.

Some Trailwalker participants criticized the conference for “reporting good news but not bad news.”

Some Trailwalker participants reported that the mountain path was full of mud and fell down twice due to safety concerns, they and the team eventually gave up.

Some Trailwalker participants reported that the mountain path was full of mud and fell down twice due to safety concerns, they and the team eventually gave up.

The participants of the Trailwalkers must walk 100 kilometers or 40 kilometers on the MacLeob Trail. (provided by readers)

The participants of the Trailwalkers must walk 100 kilometers or 40 kilometers on the MacLeob Trail. (provided by readers)

Oxfam Trailwalker 2024 started yesterday (15th) in Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung. (provided by readers)

Oxfam Trailwalker 2024 started yesterday (15th) in Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung. (provided by readers)

Oxfam Trailwalker 2024 started yesterday (15th) in Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung. (provided by readers)

Oxfam Trailwalker 2024 started yesterday (15th) in Pak Tam Chung, Sai Kung. (provided by readers)

2024-11-16 08:30:00
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