Ate Toothpaste for Ten Days - And His Life Was Saved

A young man who embarked on a hiking trip in a remote mountainous area found himself in distress after becoming completely cut off and without food. For ten days, he had to survive in extreme conditions, with his only source of nutrition being toothpaste in his possession.

The young man, a Chinese citizen, set out on a hiking trip in the Qinling Mountains, known for their height and challenging terrain. Two days after beginning the journey, contact was lost with him, and his family began to fear for his fate. Without any way to call for help and lacking food, he managed to survive by drinking melted snow water and consuming a small amount of the toothpaste he had left.

According to a report by the Chinese newspaper "Gimo News", during his attempts to find a way to escape, he fell several times and got injured, worsening his condition. Eventually, he found shelter under a large rock, where he made a temporary sleeping area from leaves and straw.

Local rescue teams, dispatched to the area following appeals from his family, managed to locate him after he noticed smoke rising from the fire they lit and called for help. When they reached him, his condition was poor but stable, and he was transferred for medical treatment.

The area where he disappeared is considered one of the most dangerous hiking spots in China due to its extreme weather conditions. Authorities banned hikers from entering years ago following many deaths, yet some still take the risk.

After being rescued, the young man published a post on social media describing his harrowing experience and urging people to avoid hiking in the area. "It was an incredibly dangerous path, with strong winds and heavy snow. I could barely keep my eyes open. There's no reason to take this risk - life is more important than any adventure."