People should pay the price for rescue after stepping out of bounds

A LOCAL REGULATION came into effect on Jan 1 stipulating that those who illegally enter prohibited parts of the Mount Huangshan scenic area will have to pay the costs if they fall into difficulties and need rescuing. Hebnews.cn comments:

It is customary when people get into difficulties hiking or mountaineering for local governments to organize rescue teams. That has been the case even when they have illegally entered areas that are out of bounds.

However, rescue missions can be costly, and not only in terms of money.