292: Find the missing person

Upon hearing Xu Minghao's account, the many reporters understood the full story and couldn't help but think that these missing persons were entirely responsible for their own situation.

Every year, there are many incidents where Backpackers, seeking thrills, ignore safety warnings and enter dangerous areas without permission, resulting in them going missing or finding themselves in danger and needing rescue.

Such incidents often waste a great deal of the local government's financial resources, manpower, and material resources.

Sometimes, while rescuing these Backpackers, rescue personnel are injured or even lose their precious lives.

Therefore, they had no positive feelings toward the behavior of these so-called Backpackers.

They had also reported on such news many times, hoping to warn those Backpackers who were itching to take risks.

But there were still people who clung to a wishful mentality and went their own way regardless.

So, after hearing Xu Minghao's account, a reporter turned to the man and asked: "Sir, after hearing what County Magistrate Xu said, don't you think the remarks you just made were too one-sided? And too irresponsible?"

"The government reacted so quickly, taking emergency rescue measures immediately. As a relative, shouldn't you be thanking the government? How could you make such irresponsible remarks?"

"I had no intention of slandering or discrediting the government. I was just worried about my relative's safety, which is why my words were a bit aggressive."

"Besides, it's not our fault for being emotional; it's just that the scenic area's safety measures were not in place, and the government's supervision was not strict enough."

"If the scenic area had built something sufficient to block tourists from going to the wild mountain, uninhabited areas, how could such a thing have happened?"

The man said stubbornly, once again aiming the main spearhead at the scenic area.

"Our scenic area and the government can understand the anxious feelings you relatives have for your loved ones; we also hope they return safely."

"But what I want to say to these relatives is that your Backpackers relatives are all adults and have the ability to distinguish right from wrong."

"In the isolation zone between our scenic area and the wild mountains, we have set up many safety warning signs. Before tourists enter the scenic area, our staff always warmly reminds them not to leave the safe range of the scenic area."

"Therefore, legally speaking, our scenic area bears no responsibility for Backpackers who act without authorization and do not heed warnings."

"However, since this incident occurred, we have actively cooperated with the government to take rescue measures and have properly arranged for you relatives, doing everything we can do at the moment."

"As for what you just said, I find it quite ridiculous. Do you think it holds any water yourself?"

"The isolation barrier in our scenic area is 2.2 meters high; an ordinary person cannot climb over it without the aid of equipment."

"Your relatives even dare to try climbing cliffs hundreds of meters high, so how high should we build the isolation barrier to stop them? I can't exactly build the entire massive scenic area into a walled courtyard, can I? Forgive us for being unable to do that."

Chen Yuqing retorted sharply, without the slightest politeness.

Hearing Chen Yuqing's words, not only did Xu Minghao and the others feel satisfied, but even the reporters felt it was very gratifying.

The truth was, the man's words not only had the suspicion of extortion, but were also too unreasonably argumentative.

This reminded a reporter of news that happened elsewhere some time ago.

The cause was a family driving past someone's vegetable garden, seeing that the beans in the garden were growing very well, and secretly picking some to take home.

Due to cooking issues, they ended up in the hospital after eating the beans.

In the end, the family who stole the beans sued the owner of the vegetable garden, asking for compensation. How similar is this to the scene before us?

So, the reporter looked at the man and asked: "Sir, if we follow your logic, if someone trips over a curb and gets injured, are you going to hold the Traffic Bureau responsible?"

The man was left speechless by the question.

He opened his mouth, and after a long while, he managed to say: "You are using a false equivalence. You were all invited by the government and the scenic area, so of course you are taking their side. I can't argue with you."

Leaving this sentence behind, the man slunk away.

Everyone looked at the man's retreating figure with disdain and then withdrew their gaze.

The reporters asked Xu Minghao, Chen Yuqing, and the others some more questions, which they answered one by one, satisfying the reporters' concerns.

After the interview, Chen Yuqing instructed the staff to take care of the reporters so they could have lunch and rest.

Meanwhile, inside the temporary command post, the satellite phone that the staff had been monitoring rang once again.

The staff member answered the phone, exchanged words with the rescue team, and after hanging up, stood up with a face full of joy and reported to Lin Zifeng: "Secretary, the rescue team has discovered the missing persons via drone."

"The rescue team sent back word that they will reach the location of the missing persons within half an hour."

"Once they reach the location, they will report the detailed situation to the command post again."

Lin Zifeng stood up happily, a warm smile appearing on his face.

Just then, Xu Minghao and the others walked in from outside, and Lin Zifeng shared the news that had just come back with everyone.

Hearing this news, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Although it was already lunchtime, Lin Zifeng and the others did not go to eat; they all stayed in the command post, eagerly awaiting news from the rescue team.

Time passed minute by minute, and the half-hour seemed much slower than usual.

Amidst everyone's tense anticipation, the satellite phone rang again.

Under the gaze of the leaders, the staff member answered the phone and pressed the speaker button.

The voice of the rescue team captain rang out from the satellite phone receiver.

"Reporting to the command post, the rescue team has successfully located the missing persons. Among the seven missing persons, five are safe and sound, just a bit hungry and dehydrated."

"The other two both fell into a deep pit over ten meters deep due to losing their footing. One of them has multiple abrasions on their body, but there is no life-threatening danger."

"The other person, while rolling into the deep pit, struck a large rock, which then rolled down with them, crushing their legs. They have already fallen into a coma."

"The rescue team's accompanying medical personnel have already provided emergency treatment, and the injured person's life is currently not in danger."

"We are now transporting the injured back; we expect to return to the scenic area within three hours. Report complete."

Hearing the report, knowing that all seven missing persons had been found and none were in life-threatening danger, warm applause erupted in the command post.

Lin Zifeng came to the satellite phone, picked it up, and said happily and loudly: "I am Lin Zifeng. I thank the rescue team for their hard work. We at the scenic area look forward to the triumphant return of all rescue team members. Thank you for your hard work."

"Thank you, Secretary. I will convey your regards to all the rescue team members."

Lin Zifeng hung up the phone, then shook hands with everyone with a smile on his face; everything was understood without words.