Seven foreign tourists stranded in Langarica canyon rescued

2024-06-07 18:52:54Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Seven foreign tourists stranded in Langarica canyon rescued
Tourists in the Canyon of Langarica

Gjirokastrës police announced today that they have helped seven foreign tourists who were left stranded in the Canyon of Langarica.

According to the police announcement, at the site called "Pigeon Cave", seven foreign tourists, exploring the area by foot, were stranded in the canyon part, due to the rising water level in the River of Langarica, from rainfall.

"Immediately after receiving the notice, the police station's services and fire services were started in the direction of the area where tourists were trapped. The services of the Police Commissioner for The Police Department, in cooperation with the fire services, have controlled the area and have made possible the localization of tourists in the Canyon of Langarica.

Thanks to the well-organized work and cooperation with other services, police officers have made it possible to get 7 tourists out of the difficult terrain where they were trapped.

All tourists are in good health. They thanked the police and other services for their dedication and humanity, as well as for the assistance given in record time," the statement said.

Interior Minister Taulant Balla reacted to the event, stressing that "The State Police responded immediately and came to the aid of seven tourists, who were left isolated due to heavy rainfall in the River of Langarica, Përmet, at the site called "Pigeon Cave".


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