{
  "id": 16458897,
  "title": "Malaysian woman rescued after falling into 10m-deep hole in Vietnam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/malaysian-woman-rescued-after-falling-into-10m-deep-hole-in-vietnam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T09:10:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1563231/malaysian-woman-rescued-after-falling-10m-deep-hole-vietnam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 40-year-old Malaysian woman, G.S.W., fell into a 10-meter-deep hole while hiking in Da Lat, Lam Dong, Vietnam, on Sunday morning. The incident took place at 5:45 am in the Hon Bo mountain area of Lam Vien-Da Lat ward. Identified only by her initials, the woman was hiking when she lost her footing and plummeted into the hole, which measured approximately 70 centimeters in diameter and was believed to be part of an abandoned mining site. Despite the efforts of her fellow hikers to extricate her, she became trapped inside the hole. Local authorities were promptly notified, and an emergency rescue operation was initiated. Rescuers successfully extricated the woman at 7:15 am and transported her to Lam Dong General Hospital for urgent medical attention. At the time of rescue, she had reportedly sustained an injury to her right ankle. She received immediate first aid before being transferred to the hospital for further treatment. Hon Bo Mountain, located near Thai Phien flower village in Da Lat, is a favored destination for hiking, cloud watching, and photography, drawing both locals and tourists alike. The mountain is renowned for its breathtaking views of Da Lat's center, especially during the early hours of the day. However, spontaneous hiking and sightseeing in the area can pose certain safety risks, particularly for visitors who are not familiar with the local terrain. Authorities have advised visitors to exercise caution when exploring mountainous regions and to refrain from hiking independently in locations where the landscape and potential hazards are not well-understood.",
  "summary": "LAM DONG, Vietnam: A 40-year-old Malaysian woman was rescued after falling into a 10m-deep hole while hiking in Da Lat, Lam Dong, on Sunday, the Vietnam News Agency reported.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Malaysian Rescued After Falling Into A 10-Metre-Deep Hole In Da Lat, Vietnam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/world-malaysian-rescued-after-falling-into-a-10-metre-deep-hole-in-da",
        "published": "2026-10-25T07:02:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Malaysian hiker rescued after falling into 10m-deep hole in Da Lat, Vietnam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/malaysian-hiker-rescued-after-falling-into-10m-deep-hole-in-da-lat",
        "published": "2026-10-25T08:28:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "VnExpress International",
        "title": "Malaysian tourist falls into 10-meter-deep hole in Da Lat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/malaysian-tourist-falls-into-10-meter-deep-hole-in-da-lat",
        "published": "2026-10-25T08:58:25.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}