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- China News
New escalator on Tianyu Mountain sparks online debate
A 350 metre escalator, constructed to ease the climb to the peak of Tianyu Mountain in Zhunan, Zhejiang province, East China, has sparked online controversy. Some internet users have lauded the convenience it provides for the elderly and children, whilst others argue it dilutes the joy of hill climbing and deteriorates the natural beauty of the area. The 350-metre escalator,…
- South Thailand News
Herb collector saved in 16-hour daring mountain rescue operation in southern Thailand
A high-intensity rescue operation managed to save the life of a 55 year old man from a precarious mountain fall in the Chao Pra Mountain, located in Trang province in southern Thailand. This formidable rescue mission, which spanned 16 hours, was carried out by more than 30 expert rescue workers who found the injured man within a crevice on the…
