An Israeli hiker has been rescued after injuring his leg while trekking alone near Peru‘s Machu Picchu at an altitude of 15,000 feet, Hebrew media reported on Tuesday.
Stranded in rugged terrain, the hiker found shelter in an abandoned building and alerted Israel-based Clal Insurance’s emergency center, operated by Magen Search and Rescue, according to Ynet.
Severe floods and landslides blocked helicopter access, forcing rescue teams to navigate the difficult route on foot and horseback. They completed the typically five-day trek in just 24 hours, reaching the injured hiker, administering first aid and evacuating him on a stretcher.
He was transported to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
