Chapter 383: Sticky and Wet
On the edge of the cliff, Bifang twisted his arms around the rope, half-crouched to lower his center of gravity, and focused all his attention on the other person.
"When performing a normal rescue, you can wrap the rope appropriately to prevent slipping, but don't wrap it too tightly, otherwise both people may end up in danger. I used a tightening sleeve to wrap the other person. This is a very practical rope, similar to the cowboy rope sleeve you often see in movies and TV shows."
"OK, can you raise your left hand a little higher? Then bend your arm and try to grab the stone next to you. There is a protruding stone a little to the left of your left foot. The distance is about ten centimeters, about half the sole of your foot. Can you try to step on it?"
Bifang observed the environment around the opponent and asked the opponent to act according to his requirements as much as possible. If there was a support point, the noose could be tightened.
After hearing Bifang's words, the other party slowed down his breathing, then held the ice wall with his right hand, provided some friction, and gave a gentle push.
The boulders beneath him rolled instantly, and the climber slid straight down!
The audience exclaimed in surprise. The life-and-death rescue made their adrenaline surge wildly. Even Yao Jun and others below the rock wall were panicking. Although they couldn't see the real situation due to line of sight problems, they could still watch the live broadcast! There was even WiFi signal at the base camp!
Fortunately, the other party successfully stepped on the rock at the last moment!
[Oh my god, this is so exciting. ]
[I won’t say any more. I have to pee. I’m going to the toilet by the wall.]
[My urine has split.]
The sun gradually sets in the sky, casting shadows on the ice wall, with orange and black interweaving into darkness.
Bifang wiped the sweat from his forehead. This kind of rescue work was very exhausting for him, especially at high altitudes. The physical exhaustion and the racing heart almost disrupted his breathing rhythm.
Fortunately, the other party stepped on the rock, and with a relay point, things became much easier. Bifang pulled the rope, and the noose that was originally around the other party's left arm tightened quickly, visibly tightening the thin jacket, but this slight movement once again caused the gravel to slide.
But thanks to the half-protruding rock under his feet, the other party did not slide further .
Seeing the rope tightened, Bifang reminded the other party again: "OK, OK, relax. Take a deep breath, don't be afraid, I have you in the rope now! It's very secure, I will pull you towards me later, if possible, try to push towards me, can you do it? It doesn't matter if you can't do it, but it's better to do it."
"I'll give it a try."
"Then I'll start pulling!"
Bifang took three quick breaths, then took a final deep breath, suppressed his breath, and pulled hard with both hands. A huge force instantly came from the climber's left arm. Without resistance, the climber followed this force and pushed hard with his left foot. However, he never expected that this kick did not bring sufficient reaction force to the climber, but instead stepped into the abyss!
The entire rock broke free from the ice wall and fell into the cliff.
The climber who stepped on empty air fell rapidly, but the next second, a huge force pulled him back.
"Damn, it's heavy!"
Bifang gritted his teeth and held the rope tightly. The other end of the rope was pulled tightly by two forces and tightened again, firmly clamping the climber's arms.
The climber hanging in the air was still in shock. When he realized that he was being pulled, he quickly moved closer to the wall to provide the only remaining support.
Fortunately, the distance between the two sides was close enough, and as long as Bifang pulled it up two meters, the other party would be able to successfully reach the platform where Bifang was standing.
The other party grabbed the platform, and with the combined efforts of the two, they finally managed to escape from danger.
[Finally rescued, it made me pee]
[The former emperor suffered from diabetes during the broadcast before it was halfway through]
The climber lay on the ground, and Bifang also sat down on the rock. He took out his thermos and drank water in big gulps to relieve his physical discomfort. He looked at the drone in front of him and even felt a little dizzy.
"Oh my god, I haven't adapted to the high altitude yet. The sudden high-intensity exercise made me feel a little dizzy. Brother, you are too heavy."
The other party seemed to have not yet recovered from the shock. A large amount of sweat emerged from his forehead and nose, and then froze into frost under the cold wind.
The other party did not respond, but Bifang was not annoyed. He understood the situation very well and drank a sip of water silently: "Many times when people encounter danger, they may not be too scared due to the effect of adrenaline, but they often break out in cold sweats afterwards, or even get seriously ill. This is the reason."
It was not until the sky became completely dark and the entire Mount Everest was plunged into darkness that the man struggled to get up from the ground. At the same time, Rob and others finally arrived.
"How is it, are you okay?"
"fine."
Bifang shook his head. Although the other party came a little late, he did try his best. If he had stayed here for a day and made some initial adaptation, perhaps Rob would have been able to climb up the rock wall directly. But unfortunately, he did not. If he climbed rashly, he might get trapped instead of saving anyone.
Death is common on Mount Everest, and very few people are willing to risk their lives to save others.
In other words, everyone who comes here is mentally prepared.
Rob looked up at the ice wall beside him. The rocks floating on the ice slope looked scary and might slide down if the wind was strong. Then he looked down at the climber who was still gasping for breath. Being experienced, he suddenly understood and roughly understood what was going on.
People are afraid of steep slopes when climbing and afraid of slippery slopes when going downhill. This time, the other party encountered the "fear of slippery slopes" problem.
This situation is very common on Mount Everest. There is usually a large ice slope above the ice wall with beautiful scenery. Many people who come to Mount Everest will go there to take pictures. It is easy to slip while walking and taking pictures. In the team led by Rob alone, people slipped twice.
Part of the reason was that I wasn't paying attention when taking pictures, and part of the reason was that I brought a pair of cheap crampons that only had front claws, and my heels landed first, causing instability.
I think the other party is no exception.
Sure enough, when the other party recovered and thanked and introduced himself, everyone understood everything.
The man's name is Zelong. He has been in XZ for many years and has long been integrated into the lives of the locals .
Moreover, this guy arrived in LS just when the train was opened in 2006. He had already lived the life that others talked about as poetry and distant places. His life in LS was extremely leisurely. He slept until almost noon every day, got up to bask in the sun and drink sweet tea. He lived in a B&B with only seven rooms, and a day passed in a blink of an eye. He worked for half a year and went out to play for half a year.
During this period, Zelong tried outdoor activities such as driving and cycling, but these activities were relatively easy for him. Over time, Zelong fell into the same predicament as office workers: it seemed that this kind of life could be seen to the end at a glance.
By chance, Zelong participated in a mountain climbing activity introduced by a friend and climbed to the summit of Qizi Peak, which is 6,206 meters above sea level.
The moment he stood on the top of the mountain, Zelong finally realized what was missing in his life.
A state of burning passion, the moment when you stand on the top of a mountain and feel your heart beating, your life surging, and you feel that you are still alive.
These things can only be obtained from mountaineering, to challenge, to break through, and to enjoy the excitement above the snow line.
So this leisurely innkeeper worked hard to improve his physical fitness and physical quality, and learned and accumulated knowledge on the mountain and ways to deal with problems. Zelong sold the inn, spent all his savings to collect more than 200,000 yuan, and embarked on the road to climb Mount Everest.
Then he pounced.
Everyone: “…”
[Wow, selling a house to climb Mount Everest... I actually think this is a bit inspiring? ]
[I understand. Let’s sell the house now! ]
[Hey, dreams are for people who don’t have to worry about making a living, but I still have a primary school child to raise... Being able to watch Fang Shen’s live broadcast every day is my greatest happiness. ]
[Me too, I met Fang Shen at the station last time! ]
[Holy crap? Is this true? I can still meet Fang Shen? ]
[What's the big deal? I even drove Fang Shen and got his autograph! ]
[If you earn 3,000 yuan a month, don’t think about what the end of the universe is. ]
[But this guy is really awesome. He said he would sell the house and he sold it. He almost fell off the cliff, but he still asked Lao Fang if he was a professional. He is awesome. Is he born with a thick nerve? ]
Zelong's experience resonated with many people. Bifang suddenly asked: "What about your guide and teammates? Where are they? Didn't they come to save you?"
Zelong scratched his head awkwardly: "Originally I was following the guide, but it was too late, and we were preparing to evacuate back to the base camp. As a result, we happened to encounter a pass and the sunset, so I wanted to take a couple of photos. At that time, I thought that the camp was only a few hundred meters away, so I let them go first. As a result, when taking pictures, I accidentally dropped the trekking pole on the slope. At that time, I saw that the trekking pole was only a little more than 1 meter away from my feet, and then it became like what you see..."
Sure enough, Rob was used to it.
This is also why Rob never dared to let his team members act alone, even if they could see the camp only a few dozen meters away. That's why he just asked Yao Jun and others to stay where they were instead of going back to the camp to wait for them.
You will never know how bold these novice climbers are. They dare to pick up things on this kind of flowstone layer.
Bifang waved his hand: "Alright, alright, come back with us, it's getting dark."
"I'm so sorry to bother you again?" Zelong scratched his head awkwardly.
Guide Rob stood up and looked at the pitch-black environment, feeling very troubled. They had come down from above after making a big circle, so how were they going to go back now?
"It's very simple. Just keep descending from here."
Bifang pointed to the remaining rock wall. He had come up from here, so naturally he had to go down from here.
Rob came to the edge of the rock wall, turned on the flashlight and looked down. The distance of more than ten meters was so shocking that he took half a step back.
How the hell do I get this done?
"It's not a big deal. I brought a rappelling rope." Bifang picked up the long rope on the ground. Under the light, the long rope was dazzlingly white. Bifang untied the tightening sleeve and explained, "Don't be fooled by the small size of this rope. It's actually fifty meters long."
What? Fifty meters?
The audience looked at the white rope that could be held in one hand. Is it fifty meters long?
[Should be, this rope looks so thin. ]
[Isn't this rope too thin? It's so thin, but it can still hold a person. Is it made of nylon? ]
"Not nylon, Dyneema fiber, also known as Dyneema, is technically classified as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber, which is the highest strength substance that humans can currently synthesize. The fiber thickness of this thing is one thousandth of an inch and has a significant strength-to-weight ratio, which also makes it the strongest fiber in the world."
Bifang tied a new knot, then searched on the platform and successfully found a stone pillar. That was good, as it saved him the trouble of hammering nails.
"Dyneema fiber has an extra-long molecular chain, which allows the load to be transmitted to the main chain more effectively. This physical property allows Dyneema fiber to have a higher tensile strength than other fibers of the same mass, while being lighter at the same tensile strength. At the same mass, the tensile force of Dyneema fiber is 15 times that of steel. It is also cut-resistant and shear-resistant, and can even be processed with lasers. It can be completely regarded as a piece of steel cable. It is the first choice for outdoor sports."
Bifang tied the knot around the stone pillar and stepped on it hard, finding it very solid.
“Will they all go down?”
Everyone, including Zelong Luobu, nodded. They were all mountaineers and it would be embarrassing to tell others that they couldn't descend.
After confirming that the stone pillar is solid, Bifang wrapped the rope around his waist and handed one end to Rob and the others, then came to the edge of the stone wall: "Even if you are sure that the stone pillar is solid, don't descend rashly. It is best to take double or even triple insurance, then come to the edge, lean back a little bit, apply gravity, and wait until it is still solid after being completely tilted, then you can start to slide down. At this time, it is best to wear gloves, otherwise it is easy to get hurt."
After the tilt test was completed and the Bifang was confirmed to be safe, it began to slide down little by little. Sliding down was much easier than rock climbing. It only took a few breaths to get down a distance of more than ten meters.
After them came Zelong, Rob, and the Sherpa porters.
When everyone came down, the rescue was finally over.
"Damn, this is too dangerous, brother, you are such a ruthless person." Yao Jun was still frightened as he watched Bifang retract the rope. The scene in the live broadcast where one slid to the edge of the cliff, couldn't move at all, and was still sliding down little by little was too despairing.
Zelong was a little embarrassed by the compliment and bowed again to apologize: "I'm sorry to have caused you trouble."
Bifang shook his head: "It's okay, we are all compatriots. It's normal to help each other when we encounter difficulties. But next time, you'd better not leave the team and act alone. If I didn't hear you, you would be completely finished, understand?"
"I will never leave the team again, even if I die. I will stay with the guide until I die!"
Bifang smiled and then took Zelong back to the camp.
After expressing his gratitude again, Zelong left the team and went to find his own tent.
Back in the tent, Bifang immediately went to the stove to warm his hands, while Wang Yongbo and others started to prepare dinner. They didn't even know what was going on.
Bifang picked up a bowl of unknown food and put it into his mouth. The sticky taste almost made him vomit.
"What the hell, what is this?"
“Egg noodles.”
Wang Yongbo handed over the chopsticks with an expressionless face. At their altitude, the boiling temperature of water was only a little over 80 degrees, which was not enough to cook anything.
