Mountain Rescue Service in Bor: Successful Rescue Simulation in the Devojačka Pećina Pit Cave (photo)
In a time when safety is often taken for granted, there are people who prove daily that courage, knowledge, and humanity have no alternative. The Bor station of the Mountain Rescue Service (GSS) is precisely such a pillar of security for the citizens of eastern Serbia, ready to respond to the most demanding challenges, regardless of weather conditions, terrain, or distance.
TL;DR
- The GSS Bor station conducted a realistic speleological rescue drill in Devojačka pećina cave.
- The exercise involved rescuing a simulated victim from a 50-meter deep pit with challenging cave passages.
- The Bor station covers a large area in eastern Serbia and has 24 trained rescuers.
- The station is equipped with advanced gear, including vehicles, drones, and thermal cameras.
- Partnerships with local organizations like Srbija Zijin Mining enhance the station's operational capabilities.
- The GSS is a member of the international association IKAR and continuously trains its members.
- In 2025, GSS Bor completed five search and rescue operations, safely returning 15 people to their families.