Snowbound rescue - Romanian rescuers save five Ukrainians who trespassed into snowy Carpathian mountains

Snowbound rescue - Romanian rescuers save five Ukrainians who trespassed into snowy Carpathian mountains

"Mountain rescuers in Romania have saved five Ukrainians who had reportedly crossed the border illegally. Footage captured on Monday night into Tuesday in Maramures shows rescuers navigating the winter snowy terrain and operating a helicopter to airlift one of the group. Authorities were alerted after a group of Ukrainians tried to cross into Romania in harsh winter weather. The area was experiencing heavy snowfall, fog, and temperatures dropping as low as -20°C. Mountain rescue teams acted quickly, using both ground crews and a helicopter. One person was airlifted, while the other four were met by ground teams and walked for 5 hours through heavy snow to safety. Officials said the incident shows the dangers of winter crossings in the Carpathians and the importance of fast, coordinated rescues."