All Six Missing Hikers Rescued from Philippines' Twin Lakes Park

The group, including several Germans, was found after a challenging search operation, raising questions over their decision to hike without a guide.

The six hikers, including two Germans, a Briton, a Russian, and a Canadian, were rescued after going missing during a hike near Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park.
The first two hikers, a 58-year-old German and a 63-year-old Briton, were found on Friday, while the remaining four were located near a hydroelectric plant on Saturday morning.
Heavy rain and poor visibility caused the group to lose their way in the mountainous terrain near Mount Talinis.
The hikers survived by drinking lake water, eating snacks, and consuming edible plants, as they had only packed for a short day hike.
Authorities are investigating why the group violated local regulations by hiking without a guide, which is mandatory in the area for safety reasons.