INTERVIEW / 1 year on from Hualien quake rescue, Greek hiker promotes mental health
04/03/2025 10:46 AM
On April 3, 2024, Greek hiker Dimitris Belbas' quick thinking and years of scouting experience helped save the lives of 10 people trapped in Hualien County's Taroko Gorge by a devastating magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
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