On Friday, May 2nd, a 51-year-old woman sustained an injury during the annual illumination ceremony, which culminates in the traditional ascent to the Cruz de la Muela in Orihuela. The event attracts numerous hikers and residents.
The victim was unable to proceed on her own after spraining her ankle while descending the path, according to the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium. At 11:13 p.m., they received the emergency call and initiated the rescue protocol.
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Firefighters from the Orihuela Fire Station brought the woman down the hill by hand. She was subsequently transported to an ambulance, where she received preliminary medical care, while being carried on a rescue stretcher. The operation concluded at 12:39 a.m.
Author: Derek Appleton
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