Crimeans reminded that before going to the mountains or forest should inform the route to rescuers

Residents and guests of the Crimea should register their route in advance on the website of the Ministry of Emergency Situations before going to the forest or mountains - this greatly simplifies the search if the tourist does not return on time. This was told on the air of the TV channel “Crimea 24” by the head of the group of the mountain search and rescue Specialized detachment of the GU EMERCOM of Russia in the Crimea Sergey Drozdov.

According to him, most people do not consider it necessary to inform the rescuers about the upcoming walks and hikes. Many people argue that going on a weekend is not a reason to disturb the emergency services. However, it is such “one-day exits” that often end with groups of rescuers going out in search.

Drozdov recalled that on the official website of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the Republic of Crimea there is a special section where every tourist can register his route in advance online. This practice helps to minimize risks and ensures the prompt response of rescuers in case of unforeseen situations.

According to the search and rescue team “Search Crimea”, in the summer of 2026 in the Crimea received 110 statements about missing people: 82 people were found alive, 9 died. On average, residents and guests of the peninsula submit about 35 disappearance claims monthly, and in summer the number of appeals grows due to the influx of tourists, and in autumn - because of mushroom pickers.

Rescuers have repeatedly pointed to a link between the lack of information about the route and the delay in the search. In September 2026, the head of the Yalta emergency rescue squad "Crimea Spas" Yuri Pavlov noted that tourists often underestimate the complexity of routes and go on hikes, without warning either rescuers or loved ones. Registration of the route and communication of plans help to quickly determine where to look for a person.