Hiking safety

    BI MINYI, 22, a college student from Guangzhou, disappeared after she called the police to say she was lost on Wutong Mountain a week ago. A few days later, a body was found, but it will take a few more days for a DNA test to identify the victim.

    A Shenzhen Daily report said Bi arrived in Shenzhen on July 19 and had planned to climb the mountain with a friend, but the friend changed her mind and Bi set off alone Monday morning.

    The DNA test will probably confirm Bi as the victim because the body found was wearing clothes similar to Bi’s and the police said the victim probably died after falling from a high place while hiking on the mountain.

    The incident once again sounded the alarm for people who enjoy mountain climbing. Over the past few months, Shenzhen Daily has carried several reports of rescuers having to search for hikers after they got lost. Some of them ventured into mountainous areas that are not open to hikers for safety reasons.

    Hikers must increase their safety awareness by taking adequate precautions and making plans before setting off. Novice hikers should be led by experienced climbers and should not venture into banned areas.  Li Xiang via email

    Parking ‘flies’

    PRESIDENT Xi Jinping is doing a great job hunting down corrupt “tigers and flies.” Looking around in Shenzhen, I notice a lot of “parking flies.” As far as I know, parking fees are set by the city government. Management offices are responsible for collecting these fees and making sure that everyone who parks is paying. I notice, however, that the checks on people entering and leaving the parking lots are very lax. From local friends, I also found out that good “connections” with the guards can get you in and out of parking lots without using a parking card. This is not only stealing but also a kind of “corruption by the flies.” Moreover, it endangers the security of the property.  Jeffry Kuperus via email