The woman had to be evacuated by SEPA after suffering an incident during her pilgrimage
He Camino de Santiago is a unique experience, but it also requires caution and good physical preparation, especially in those sections with greater difficulty. A pilgrim who was traveling a Jacobean route as she passed through Asturias had to be rescued by the Rescue Group of the Emergency Service of the Principality of Asturias (SEPA) after suffering an accident that prevented him from continuing the march.
The intervention mobilized SEPA medical helicopter, whose troops managed to access the place where the pilgrim was to proceed with her evacuation and subsequent transfer to a health center. According to information disseminated by Asturian media, the action was carried out quickly and allowed the woman to be treated in safe conditions.
Although the Camino is traveled every year by thousands of people without major incidents, the emergency services remember the importance of adapt each stage to the physical condition of the pilgrim, wear the appropriate equipment, stay hydrated and do not hesitate to ask for help if you have any health problem or risk situation.
On routes with significant slopes or changing weather conditions, as is the case in some sections of the northern peninsula, it is essential to take extreme precautions and avoid taking unnecessary risks.
The quick action of the rescue operation allowed the pilgrim to receive specialized care in the shortest possible time, preventing the situation from getting worse.
Stories like this also serve to highlight the work of the emergency teams who work every day to guarantee the safety of those who enjoy the mountains and the historic paths of our country.
From RTV Camino de Santiago we want to convey our best wishes to the affected pilgrim and wish her a speedy recovery.
Because sometimes The greatest act of bravery on the Camino is knowing when to stop, ask for help and start again when the time comes..
Bon Camino and speedy recovery!
