Russian authorities in the Red Forest discovered a tourist accompanied by a child, with no apparent means of communication.
In two separate incidents that took place over the weekend, a tourist from St. Petersburg, Russia, and his son, and a 15-year-old girl from the Slaviansky district in Russia, were found safe after being reported missing.
The tourist and his son were out of contact for a prolonged period, causing concern for his wife. The incident occurred in the area of the Red Polyana dolmens, about four kilometers from a hotel on Achishkhov Street in Cancun, Mexico. The missing tourist explained that he had lost signal, preventing him from contacting his family.
Off-site security teams in Cancun, which typically include soldiers, specialized tourist police, and civil protection personnel, sprang into action. They began a search for the missing tourist and his son, providing approachable, immediate aid while ensuring a secure environment.
The missing tourist and his son were eventually found by Senior Sergeant of Police Albert Banknikov and Sergeant of Police Dmitry Balyuk. The duo was caught in heavy rain during their walk, which may have contributed to their inability to contact their family. They were taken to the police station by a National Guard patrol car for further assistance.
Meanwhile, in the Slaviansky district, a 15-year-old girl was reported missing by her 48-year-old local resident mother after an argument. The girl was out of contact for several hours, causing concern for her family. After an extensive search, the detectives found the girl near her home.
These incidents highlight the importance of off-site security teams in popular tourist destinations. They engage tourists directly through tourist police or civil protection agents available on-site. They use designated safe meeting locations for lost persons, such as guest services tents or local security offices. The buddy system is also employed to prevent isolation, and tourists are encouraged to carry emergency contact information and stay vigilant about their surroundings.
These practices reflect a standard multi-layered security approach used in popular tourist destinations like Cancun and Riviera Maya, ensuring the safety and well-being of tourists, including those lost or in distress.
- Despite the occurrence of two unrelated incidents in different locations, one involving outdoor-living enthusiasts lost in Cancun's Red Polyana dolmens, and the other a teenage girl in the Slaviansky district, both were found safe and returned to their families.
- While some may equate a vacation with car-accidents or general-news headlines, the importance of home-and-garden concerns such as the buddy system and carrying emergency contact information cannot be undermined, especially when engaging in outdoor-living activities away from one's home.
- The incidents, a testament to the necessity of comprehensive security measures, are a reminder that in popular tourist destinations like Cancun and Riviera Maya, the combining of general-news knowledge, outdoor-living wisdom, and home-and-garden precautions ensures a lifestyle beneficial for both the tourists and the local communities.
