The disappearance of Xue Chao

Crossed the snow-capped mountains alone

Lost contact with his family since then

In 2012, Xue Chao was 19 years old and studying in the third year of Guiyang No. 25 Middle School (7) class. In mid-April, Xue Chao, who was about to face the college entrance examination, felt very nervous and wanted to go on a trip to relax. His family knew that Xue Chao loved to travel and did not forcibly stop him. On the 15th, Xue Chao picked up his travel bag and got on the train to Lijiang alone.

On April 19, Xue Chao suddenly asked his mother to travel to Tibet. His family sent him money in installments and also kept in touch with Xue Chao. On May 17, Xue Chao called his mother to tell him that he was going on a hiking adventure in Medog County, and that he was accompanied by another hiking companion, but he lost contact with his family since then.

“The travel friend saw that the weather in the snow-capped mountains was very bad, so he advised Xue Chao not to go, but he didn’t listen and insisted on going.” Xue Chao’s mother, Ms. Wu, said that this travel friend from Shenzhen and Xue Chao We met Chao halfway, but when he saw the harsh weather in the snow-capped mountains, he gave up climbing. The stubborn Xue Chao decided to continue on alone. Later, the travel friend called and informed Ms. Wu.

Locals had seen a young man suspected of being Xue Chao

The family decided to go to Lhasa to search for him

In the 20 days after losing contact with her son, Ms. Wu had no food or tea. Thinking, in addition to worrying that Xue Chao would miss the college entrance examination, he was also worried about his personal safety.

Since late May, Ms. Wu began to continuously contact the Public Security Bureau of Medog County, Tibet, and the other party also said that they would help search. In addition, Ms. Wu also contacted a traveling group in Guizhou, but the other party said that Xue Chao's name was not on the list of people traveling to Tibet in the near future. In desperation, Ms. Wu opened Weibo and posted on some forums the night before yesterday, asking for help from the society to find Xue Chao.

On the afternoon of June 6, the reporter learned from the Medog County Public Security Bureau that a local citizen had seen a young man named Xue Chao two days ago, and his appearance was very similar to what Ms. Wu described. Ms. Wu’s family could no longer remain calm.

Soon, Ms. Wu approached the Guizhou Youth Volunteer Emergency Rescue Corps to help find Xue Chao. Unexpectedly, the other party immediately agreed. A group of people went in two directions. Xue Chao's family took a flight to Tibet last night. Seven people from the rescue team and this reporter drove to the Yunnan-Tibet line to look for Xue Chao.

Seven rescue team members joined our reporter

Drove 2,234 kilometers to Medog for rescue

The seven team members who went to Tibet for rescue this time are all young people from Guizhou The volunteer emergency rescue team has gone to other provinces several times to rescue Guizhou travellers. Yan Changfeng, captain of the rescue team, said that the seven team members are all experienced in mountain rescue and have complete communications, search and rescue equipment.

“We have contacted the local police and will search and assist with them when we arrive.” Captain Yan said that this time they drove along the Yunnan-Tibet Road and expected to arrive in Medog County in three or four days. On June 6, a group of team members who have applied for border defense certificates will set off. Today, the remaining team members will follow after applying for their certificates with this reporter.