A 40-year-old man survived a fall from heights on Mount Huaying in China’s Sichuan province on Sunday. The accident occurred when the visitor was posing for a photo inside a building Edge not activated And The rock surface suddenly collapsed. The recent video spread across digital platforms, revealing the risky maneuver that culminated in the subject being at the bottom of a vegetation-covered ravine.
Local media circulated images of the event. The visual record shows the person standing on a narrow, raised stone formation. The protagonist holds a cell phone in his right hand and looks for the ideal angle to take the shot where supports your feet at two different points the slope to maintain balance.
The stability is broken in seconds when the stone falls under his left foot detaches from the main structure. The hiker loses the y-axis falls backwards into the void. The fall covers a distance of around 40 meters.
Hiking enthusiasts identified the accident site as “Blade Rock”a website that stands out for its Narrow and steep gradient. Chinese information portals point out the danger that also exists for mountaineers. Perched on a deep cliff, the formation attracts those seeking extreme panoramic views.
The sector is not part of the approved circuits officially for recreational activities, but hikers often make a detour to these off-trail areas. Authorities are investigating whether natural erosion and frequent passage of people have weakened the integrity of the rock at this particular location.
The tourist survived the impact and reported his condition shortly afterwards. I used the platform WeChat to report on his situation and report it rolled about 15 meters down the slope after the first landslide before stopping his march.
The man shared photos of the incident and the injuries sustained on his digital profile. “The mountain gods have blessed me. I fell from a 40-meter cliff and thought I would die. It is lucky to be alive. I will live well.”he wrote in the publication.
The survivor offered an interview on Monday to reconstruct what happened. He assured that he had already taken this route on previous occasions. He even mentioned the existence of previous images taken from the same ledge without any problems.
The patient remains in hospital with a mild back sprain that requires rest. He claimed he was “physically fine” despite the severity of the blow. He attributed the accident to the moment when the rock gave way under his weight while preparing the selfie.
Officials reminded people of the importance of following safety protocols. the mountain Huaying There are several signposted routes that form the official tourist attraction.
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