Five British tourists, who were trapped in the area due to the rugged terrain and darkness, were brought to safety after a several hour search and rescue operation by Tirana police.

The Minister of Interior Taulant Balla on Sunday praised police, the Alpine Team of the National Security, as well as the Albanian Alpinism Federation that joined the operation to rescue the give British visitors.

“The five-hour long search and rescue operation lasted until Saturday’s midnight and the five tourists are safe and sound,” Balla said.

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