Overview

• The six hikers, including two Germans, a Briton, a Russian, and a Canadian, were rescued after going missing during a hike near Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park.
• The first two hikers, a 58-year-old German and a 63-year-old Briton, were found on Friday, while the remaining four were located near a hydroelectric plant on Saturday morning.
• Heavy rain and poor visibility caused the group to lose their way in the mountainous terrain near Mount Talinis.
• The hikers survived by drinking lake water, eating snacks, and consuming edible plants, as they had only packed for a short day hike.
• Authorities are investigating why the group violated local regulations by hiking without a guide, which is mandatory in the area for safety reasons.