{"id":292916,"date":"2025-10-10T21:16:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T21:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/292916\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T21:16:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T21:16:17","slug":"china-issues-safety-alerts-for-citizens-in-australia-after-two-chinese-women-found-dead-huddled-on-victorias-mount-bogong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/292916\/","title":{"rendered":"China issues safety alerts for citizens in Australia after two Chinese women found dead huddled on Victoria\u2019s Mount Bogong"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chinese<\/a> authorities have issued safety alerts for their citizens in Australia following the deaths of two more Chinese nationals during a hiking trip.<\/p>\n

The two women were found huddled together on Mount Bogong<\/a>, in Victoria\u2019s alpine region, about 1pm last Friday.<\/p>\n

Victoria Police<\/a> said the women, believed to be in their 20s or 30s and from overseas, had yet to be formally identified.<\/p>\n

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They have since been confirmed as Chinese nationals, the Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne told Xinhua News Agency.<\/p>\n

In a statement to Chinese citizens, the consulate warned about extreme weather conditions in Australia\u2019s mountainous regions and reminded travellers to carry necessary survival equipment.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecently, in the consular district of our Consulate, which includes Victoria and Tasmania, tragic accidents have occurred in which Chinese citizens lost their lives while hiking or mountain climbing outdoors,\u201d the consulate said in a translated statement on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese incidents were caused by sudden extreme weather and a lack of necessary survival equipment. We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate deaths of these Chinese citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Chinese Consulate-General in Melbourne once again solemnly reminds Chinese citizens in the consular district that safety must be the top priority when traveling abroad.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease do not blindly follow trends or engage in high-risk activities that exceed your personal capabilities, in order to avoid unnecessary safety risks.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"PolicePolice and rescue crews hiked in to the remote location on October 3. Credit: 7NEWSGrim discovery<\/p>\n

The women were found by two fellow hikers at Lendenfeld Point, near the Cleve Cole Hut, a shelter for trekkers.<\/p>\n

Keith Jackson from the Mt Bogong Mountaineering Club said the hikers were returning to their car after a day on the mountain when they came across the women\u2019s gear.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are both medical doctors, so they knew the deceased were indeed deceased,\u201d he told 7NEWS.<\/p>\n

Police believe the pair were trying to survive extreme weather but succumbed to hypothermia after being caught in \u201cblizzard conditions\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe wind is such that it will literally blow you over,\u201d Jackson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a pretty brutal environment, if things go wrong it will kill you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TheThe women were found side-by-side on the isolated mountainside. Credit: 7NEWS\"TheThe women were helicoptered out on the morning of October 4. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n

Temperatures dropped to -2.8C during those days and felt as low as -11C at night, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.<\/p>\n

Inspector Paul Hargreaves said the bodies may have been at the location for two to three days before being discovered.<\/p>\n

Recovery was delayed until the next day due to extreme weather, with helicopters used to retrieve the bodies on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

Their deaths are not considered suspicious.<\/p>\n

Repeated tragedy from Tasmania<\/p>\n

A week earlier, another Chinese woman died while hiking unprepared for extreme weather.<\/p>\n

She was part of a group of four tourists in Cradle Mountain National Park in Tasmania on September 26 when they struggled in cold conditions.<\/p>\n

Rescuers camped with the group overnight and helped them back the following morning.<\/p>\n

\"HikersHikers found the bodies of the two women on an exposed expanse of Mount Bogong. Credit: 7NEWS<\/p>\n

One woman was confirmed dead, while the others were unharmed.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnfortunately, they were not prepared for bushwalking and found themselves overwhelmed by the extreme weather conditions,\u201d Tasmania Police Inspector Steve Jones said.<\/p>\n

Tips for cold-weather hiking<\/p>\n

According to Australian Hiker, staying safe and comfortable on a cold-weather hike requires careful planning, including checking the forecast and choosing sheltered routes.<\/p>\n

Hikers should layer clothing to regulate body temperature, wear gloves and headwear, keep moving to generate warmth, and eat and drink regularly to maintain energy.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also essential to keep gear dry, especially sleeping equipment, to avoid getting chilled.<\/p>\n

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