On November 12 at 1:20 PM, rescuers received a call from a resident of Kharkiv, born in 2000. He reported that he and a colleague, born in 1985, got lost while climbing Mount Stepanets in the Verkhovyna district due to sudden worsening weather conditions.

Specialists from the mountain search and rescue unit of the village of Verkhovyna were dispatched. After several hours of searching, the rescuers located the hikers and safely escorted them back to the nearest settlement.

Four people dressed warmly are standing on the mountain at night; in the upper right corner, the logo of the State Emergency Service of Ivano-Frankivsk region.
Thanks to the prompt actions of the rescuers, the hikers received the necessary assistance and were unharmed.

The State Emergency Service reminds everyone: before heading into the mountains, it's essential to check the weather forecast, plan your route carefully, and inform loved ones of your travel plans.

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!