The search and rescue team went up the mountain to find the missing He Nan. Good news came this morning that He Nan had escaped and descended the mountain on his own.

(reported by reporter Chen Xianyi)

[Reporter Chen Xianyi / Taitung Report] A man surnamed He from Taitung went to the Yongkang Mountains of Yanping Township to collect herbs alone on the 15th. He is expected to return home in 2-3 days. On the 20th, the County Fire Bureau combined the Tailin Management Office and the police to conduct a 2-day and 1-night search. This morning, there was good news that He Nan had escaped and descended the mountain on his own.

The Fire Department said that after receiving a report from the public on the night of the 19th, a search and rescue meeting was held to integrate relevant information. On the morning of the 20th, a special mountain area team was dispatched to combine the forest management office and the police. A total of 7 people searched the mountain for 2 days and 1 night. The itinerary is aimed at large-scale search and rescue in possible areas, and we look forward to finding the missing persons as soon as possible.

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At 6:00 this morning, a second echelon of 6 people was dispatched to conduct an expanded search for 3 days and 2 nights in the mountainous area behind the Yongkang Waterworks and near the Gongliao. Fortunately, the good news came out at 8:40 this morning. He went to the police station to explain that the Yanping Fire Brigade's ambulance went to check his vital signs and related ambulance evaluation. He Nan said that he did not need to be sent to the hospital.

The Fire Department appeals to the public to work in the mountains. Acting alone may be life-threatening. In addition to applying for legal entry into the mountains, family members or friends should be informed of their working locations and contact information to maintain their own safety.