Volcn Baru paths closed to aid missing women search
ACCESS to trails leading to the popular tourist destination Volcán Baru, has been closed as the search for two missing young Dutch women continues.
Sinaproc Director Arturo Alvarado said that the decision was made because rescuers are using dogs, and that they will not be able to do their job if people are using the trails.
The two women, Lisanne Froon, 22, and Kris Krömers, 21, disappeared April 1 and, the search is focused on Volcán Baru
In addition to the dogs teams two helicopters to look for the women.
Alvarado said that President Ricardo Martinelli has given instructions for the search to continue until the women are located reports La Prensa.
TOURIST WARNING
He also said that tourists should not hike in the area without an experienced guide.
"We warn tourists not come alone to these mountainous regions because they don't know the area," he said.