INQUIRER.net: Rescue of Russian mountaineer from Mt. Mayon proved costly

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Rescue of Russian mountaineer from Mt. Mayon proved costly May 24th 2013, 22:45 LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines—Russian tourist Mark Yuchyugyaev's fascination with the majestic beauty of the Mayon Volcano proved to be costly, in more ways than one.   To rescue the Russian tourist who went on an unauthorized Mayon Volcano climb and was injured in the process, the government had to shell out at least half a million pesos.   Raffy Alejandro, regional direct of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Bicol, said the government spent at least P520,000 during the two days of search and rescue (SAR) operation to extract Yuchyugyaev from a gully near the mouth of the volcano's crater.   Alejandro broke down the expenses as follows: P450,000 for... Keep on reading: Rescue of Russian mountaineer from Mt. Mayon proved costly Media files: mayon.jpg (image/jpeg)

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