The 47-year-old woman had to be evacuated from the massif when she tried to reach the summit.
The tourist from La Plata suffered an injury to one of her knees, so the rescue protocol was immediately activated. Brigade members, gendarmes and park rangers coordinated forces to carry out a major operation at 2,300 meters above sea level on the Lanín volcano.
Two teams of brigade members from the Junín de los Andes operational center, four gendarmes from Squadron No. 33 and one more member who remains at the base of the Lanín volcano participated in the rescue. We also worked with two park rangers who are in the Report Center where all communications are attended to.
The event took place when this Thursday morning the tourist began the ascent to the summit of the Lanín volcano together with a guide.
Status of areas and trails
In addition, the PNL also indicated that the Huella Andina trails of Quillen- Ruca Choroy – Ñorquinco (section 2 and 3) are closed since there are sectors with the presence of snow, with waterlogged soils, crossing streams with abundant water, logs and fallen branches.
The open paths are:
– Path to Laguna Negra– Quillen.
– Trail to Mirador del Lago and Calfiquitra area – Ruca Choroy.
– Path to waterfalls Guman Mapu and Newen Folil – Ñorquinco
Visitors were reminded that before undertaking the hike they must register in the Mandatory Trekking Registry at www.pnlanin.com.ar
The different trails and areas for public use are inserted and exposed to the natural processes typical of the environments of a National Park, such as the fall of branches, trees and stones.
They remind visitors that entry with pets into the national park is prohibited.
In addition, they stressed that the current state of the roads can change drastically according to weather conditions. They recommend staying informed.
