The death of two youngsters in their 20s while trekking the Vellingiri hills near Coimbatore during the ongoing pilgrimage season highlights preparations and precautions to avert untoward incidents.
On February 26, a 22-year-old youth from Sholingur in Vellore district died while ascending the sixth hill. On Sunday, a 21-year-old youth from Koderi in the Nilgiris, who had been residing in Coimbatore, developed breathlessness at the fifth hill and died later.
According to L. Fredrick of Coimbatore-based Mountaineering and Adventure Sports Society (Mass) India, Vellingiri hills is one of the most difficult trekking routes in Tamil Nadu. Taking adequate preparations will help pilgrims have a safe trekking experience.
