On the eve of the Spring Festival, the social platform Xiaohongshu APP launched a "risky location" reporting hotline to remind netizens to stay away from "wild scenic spots", which also made the safety of outdoor travel widely concerned and discussed again.
In recent years, following the Internet celebrity's "check-in strategy" has become a new way of life for many people, and some niche treasures "wild attractions" have also exploded. However, many "wild spots" are not as beautiful as they seem, and there are hidden security risks behind them. It is not uncommon to be attracted by Internet celebrities' "check-in guides" and go to "wild spots" to cause tragedy.
Phenomenon: "Wild spots" strategy filter is thick.
In order to pursue "new, strange and special" outdoor adventure experiences, many people are no longer satisfied with going to traditional and regular tourist attractions, but take some "niche wild" routes as tourist destinations. Sharing "wild spots" on social platforms has also become a "password" for many bloggers to attract traffic.
Brave people enjoy the world first" "Whoever dares to explore this I will admire him" "Go to the darkest place on earth, do you dare?" ”…Some "planting grass" notes and ** highlight the natural, primitive and challenging characteristics of "wild spots", attracting a group of netizens who are keen to pursue excitement.
There are also some "wild scenic spots" that are packaged with the color of literature and art: "Promise me, you must come to Beijing, a green forest to trace the river and hike." "Adventure is all about seeing the wonders of the world with your own eyes. ”…
Under the packaging of Internet filters, undeveloped "wild spots" have become popular "wild Internet celebrity check-in places", and many netizens want to leave messages: "Is there a track?" "It looks like it's fun" "It's so good, invite you to form a team." There are also netizens who inquire about registration, fees, itineraries and other matters.
However, some of these strategies labeled as "treasure routes" and "few people and niches" are "recommended by conscience", and some are "too strong filters", regardless of whether they have been developed or not, whether there are hidden dangers, they are all included in them. Many of the "wild spots" in the guide only share the beautiful scenery, but avoid talking about the existing risks and hidden dangers. There are also many netizens who followed the strategy into the "forbidden area".
On January 29 this year, the official account of the social platform Xiaohongshu "Potato Steward" issued the "Announcement on the Launch of the "Risk Location" Reporting Line". The announcement states that if users find any dangerous destinations, dangerous behaviors, improper play strategies, etc., they can click on the top of the note to enter the "report entrance", select the "risk location" to report, and the platform will quickly deal with it after verification. After the report is successful, a reminder will appear above the note, "There is a certain risk in this place, please go with caution and pay attention to safety".
The reporter searched and found that some posts have added risk warnings. Click on the prompt to enter the "Safe Travel Tips" page, which also has the previously released announcement of dangerous destinations for travel, which mentions a number of dangerous behaviors such as swimming in reservoirs, checking in ruins and buildings, mining exploration, night mountain climbing, waterfall sports, etc.
Question: There are many hidden dangers in "wild spots".
Such a risk warning is still necessary. Although it is not yet known what the actual effect of the "risk report" function will be, Mr. Feng, an outdoor enthusiast who has had dangerous experiences, is very supportive of such an approach.
Mr. Feng has more than ten years of experience in mountaineering, and he climbs almost every weekend. Not long ago, he was "planted grass" by a mountaineering guide on social platforms, and made an appointment with friends to go to a wild mountain in Mentougou District to "pull weeds". But unexpectedly, the "old traveler" who thought he was experienced almost lost his footing.
The way up the hill was very narrow, and the branches on both sides blocked the way, and we wanted to bend down and lie down, but even so, our faces were still scratched by the plants. Some steep slopes are sixty or seventy degrees, the slopes are loose soil, we can't step on it at all, we hold on to the trunk of the tree strongly, even if we are very careful there is a slip, but fortunately stepped on it in time. Mr. Feng said that although there was no danger in the end, his legs trembled and he broke out in a cold sweat during the process, and he is still very afraid. Mr. Feng said that he and his friends had also followed the trend to check in some Internet celebrity attractions on social platforms, and that time when they looked at the description in the guide, they didn't think the destination was dangerous, but the fact was that they almost stumbled and were very dangerous.
Everyone's level of knowledge and professionalism is different, so what is suitable for others may not be suitable for you, and many people underestimate the risks involved in the process of finding wild fun." Chen Wenming, captain of the mountain rescue team of the Fangshan Blue Sky Rescue Team, said. In recent years, some outdoor sports apps have developed track recording and sharing functions, and many travelers are accustomed to following the tracks recorded by their predecessors when they go into the mountains to play, thinking that this is foolproof. However, the signal on the mountain is not as good as the city road, affected by underground metal mines, mountains and other reasons, the trajectory position recorded by the traveler may drift, because of the blind belief in the APP track and lost many people. In July 2023 alone, Chen Wenming participated in two rescues where a traveler got lost because he couldn't find the track marker.
There are also some cave explorations that are fraught with danger. For example, an undeveloped cave in Fangshan, which is popular with adventure enthusiasts, is not only slippery, but also has three points that need to rise and fall vertically, one of which is more than 30 meters high. "Climbing in a cave is not like rock climbing, there is no force point on the stalactite rock face, you need to use professional ropes, using the strength of your legs and hands to lift and fall, it is very skillful, and you need to go through a long period of special training. Chen Wenming said that if the "little white" of the expedition tried without authorization, he would be in a very dangerous situation.
In the announcement of dangerous destinations on the Xiaohongshu platform, many tragic cases are also listed: there are many large waves and undercurrents on Liuqinghe Beach in Qingdao, Shandong Province, and a 14-year-old boy was swept away by the undercurrent while playing on the beach and drowned; Nanjing Pukou Xiangtang Reservoir is a small reservoir for flood control and irrigation, which does not belong to the scenic spot, and a woman accidentally fell into the water and died while playing ...... paddleboardAccording to another ** report, in January this year, a college student in Nanjing was hit by a high-voltage arc and fell after breaking into Nanjing West Railway Station after watching the check-in strategy of "abandoned buildings" on a night tour, and suffered burns on 50% of his body.
Narrator: "Wild spots" are difficult to rescue.
Going to the "wild spot" will not only put yourself in danger, but also bring a certain danger to rescuers. "Behind the successful rescues, the rescue team members have to overcome many difficulties. Chen Wenming recounted two rescues that impressed him.
Once, without doing much homework, the three girls decided to hike from Yidu to Shidu. They took pictures and chatted all the way, and gradually got lost in the depths of the mountains. After stumbling for more than 6 hours, the mobile phone found a signal to call for help. "But the spots they provide are too vague, and we have to cast a wide net to find people. Chen Wenming said.
That night, the Fangshan Blue Sky Rescue Team dispatched more than 30 people, and the soldiers were divided into four roads to the mountain. They walked from ravine to ravine and searched the mountains for 20 kilometers until dawn, when Chen Wenming's team heard the girl's response on the opposite mountain.
The team members swept away the fatigue of searching all night, and hurriedly went to meet the girls and led them to find their way out of the mountain. On the way back, the supplies that everyone carried with them had already been wiped out, and the group relied on the wild vegetables and wild fruits identified by the rescue team members to replenish their strength, and the water taken from the ditch also became a "treasure", and they were only willing to take a small sip at a time.
It was not until the evening of the next day that they returned to the temporary command point. At this time, 20 hours have passed since the departure of the team members, and the team members who have not closed their eyes for a day and a night are so tired that they lie down on the ground and fall asleep.
There is also a man in his 30s who broke his leg from a cliff six or seven meters high when he climbed a wild mountain. The backpack of the team members weighs 20 kilograms, the stretcher and the injured weigh a total of 180 kilograms, the mountain road is very steep, the road for people to walk is only thirty or forty centimeters wide, only two people are allowed to carry the injured forward one after the other, and the arms and bodies of the rescue team members are marked by the bushes on both sides. The strength of the rescue team members who were better than the physical strength would be exhausted after walking two or three hundred meters, and everyone "relayed" to carry the injured to grope their way forward in the dark mountain road, and it took 14 hours to search and rescue and then descend the mountain.
Reminder: Don't blindly follow the trend.
Wei Xiang, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Financial and Economic Strategy, believes that the new, strange and special "wild spots" cater to the individual needs of some groups who pursue adventure experience. It is very necessary for the relevant departments to supervise the "grass" type of tourism, and help tourists identify the advantages and disadvantages of information and ensure their own safety through the introduction of concepts and meticulous management.
There are countless mountains and valleys around Beijing, and it's hard to dissuade tourists from entering. Therefore, it is also very important to raise the public's own safety awareness. Chen Wenming said. The situation in the wild is complex and changeable, and mountaineering "whites" should not blindly follow the trend and go to the undeveloped or unopened mountainous areas alone to "go wild", even if they really want to do field activities, they must do their homework under the leadership of professionals before acting.
Yu Youjun, captain of Jingxi Shanshui Outdoor Club, also said that if you want to enjoy "wild fun", you can't do without science and adequate preparation. "Hikes like ours are all mature routes for exercise. Before taking the route that has never been there, multiple trajectory maps will be repeatedly compared, and professionals will be arranged to walk the whole process on the spot to assess the danger level. ”
When climbing the mountain, the team leader, squadron and team taker will be arranged to take care of the team before, during and after the team, and everyone will often communicate the position and speed of progress through intercom. When encountering a fork in the road, the team leader will tie a red scarf on the branch to indicate the direction, and when all members pass by, the team will take off the red scarf to ensure the safety of personnel and achieve no trace of the mountain forest.
When forming a team, the ratio of old travelers to newcomers will also be controlled. Generally, 50 people are organized to climb the mountain, and 30 experienced people will be arranged with 20 newcomers. When it comes to the dangerous road section, we will arrange strong ability to support and remind newcomers to pay attention to safety in advance. Yu Youjun said.