Four tourists were stranded on Sunday afternoon in the Gjipe Canyons, in the territory of the Himara Municipality, while exploring the area's rugged terrain.
According to information, they fell into a ravine, where one of them suffered fractures.
Immediately after the SOS signal, the services of the Dhërmi Police Station, the Himara fire brigade, as well as specialized search and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene.
The operation lasted about eight hours and involved State Police officers, FNSH climbers, the Delta Unit, Himara firefighters, a medical team, and an Armed Forces helicopter.
At around 20:00, the first two tourists were evacuated by helicopter, while at around 23:00, teams pulled the other two tourists out of the canyons. One of them, who had sustained injuries, received first aid at the scene.
Authorities are appealing to tourists to avoid traveling on difficult trails without specialized guides and the necessary equipment, to prevent similar incidents.