
Two tourists from the Netherlands have been rescued after a search and rescue operation conducted in the area of the Pëllumbas Cave, in the village of Pëllumbas, where one of them was injured as a result of a fall.
According to the Police, immediately after receiving the notification, the services of Police Commissariat No. 1, in cooperation with the Alpine Police of the National Security Force, Tirana Unit, organized the operation to locate and extract two tourists, who had become stranded in difficult terrain while exploring nature.
After locating them, the Police officers provided first aid to the injured tourist and, in cooperation with the ambulance service, transported her to the Trauma Hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, the other tourist was escorted to a safe area.
The two tourists thanked the Police services and support structures for the quick response, professionalism, and assistance provided during the operation.
The State Police appeals to citizens and tourists to call the toll-free number 112 for any emergency or problematic situation.