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German tourist rescued after stranding near Chilean volcano
Chilean police recently rescued a 78-year-old German tourist who became stranded in his car near the Olca volcano, close to the Bolivian border, according to local news reports and authorities. (Credit: Carabineros Región de Tarapacá via Storyful)
A 78-year-old German tourist had to be rescued near a Chilean volcano, near the border with Bolivia.
Authorities said the man was stranded in his car in the Olca volcano area, according to local news reporters and police.
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Carabineros Region de Tarapaca, the police of the Tarapaca Region, released footage showing officers helping the tourist, whose car appeared to be wedged in a ridge in the ground.
The outlet El Sol De Iquique reported the man's car got stuck due to the poor road conditions triggered by a recent storm.
He then received first aid and hydration, authorities said.
The Source: Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.