It was reported this morning in Inquirer.net that a female hiker is currently missing in Mt. Banahaw, following a hike over the weekend with two other companions and a local guide. Search and rescue operations are reported to be commencing today.
At 11:20 AM, May 27 (Monday), PinoyMountaineer received this message from Ms. Sally Pangan. Park Superintendent of Mt. Banahaw: 'No update yet on missing hiker but the search and rescue team has already been dispatched'.
At 11:20 AM, May 27 (Monday), PinoyMountaineer received this message from Ms. Sally Pangan. Park Superintendent of Mt. Banahaw: 'No update yet on missing hiker but the search and rescue team has already been dispatched'.
Mt. Banahaw is currently officially off-limits to mountaineers, and this was pointed out by park officials. As this is a developing story, updates should be forthcoming soon. Meanwhile we are praying for the best in this situation and hoping that the search and rescue operations will be successful.