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Teen Survives 10 Days in China's Forbidden Mountains on Toothpaste and Snow

Eighteen-year-old Sun Liang was rescued after enduring extreme cold, a fractured arm, and food scarcity on the banned Ao-Tai trail in the Qinling mountains.

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The teen lost contact with his family on February 10 when his electronic devices ran out of power.
Sun lost contact with his family two days after entering the area when his e-devices died and ended up getting stranded in the wilderness. Photo: QQ.com

Overview

  • Sun Liang, an 18-year-old hiker, was rescued after being stranded for 10 days in the treacherous Qinling mountain range in Shaanxi, China.
  • He survived by consuming river water, melted snow, and toothpaste while sheltering behind a rock and using dry leaves as bedding.
  • Sun lost contact with his family on February 10 when his electronic devices died, leaving him unable to call for help.
  • The Ao-Tai trail, where he was hiking, has been officially closed since 2018 due to its dangers, with over 50 climbers missing or dead in the past two decades.
  • Sun's rescue involved over 30 people and cost his family 80,000 yuan; he has since urged others to avoid the hazardous route, citing its extreme weather and lack of scenic value.