“”””Fall while carrying 37kg equipment alone””””… Private who died during mountain training, investigation into whether commander was negligent

https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/011/0004428753

1. Army Private Kim (20) died in an accident while transporting excessive equipment on Mt. Amisan, Hongcheon, Gangwon-do.

2. In addition to 25.16kg of his own equipment, Private Kim carried an additional 12kg of the injured driver’s equipment.

3. It was found on the slope at 2:29 pm after the accident, but the 119 rescue call was made 27 minutes later.

4. Private Kim was conscious when he was found, but rescue and first aid were delayed.

5. As a result of the autopsy, the cause of death was confirmed to be a fracture of the 5th cervical vertebra and rupture of the left kidney.

6. It was revealed that Sergeant A, the field commander, neglected his duty to participate in training and used a cell phone in the vehicle.

7. The bereaved family is taking issue with the delayed response, including delayed rescue, failure of military helicopters, and dispatch of fire helicopters.

8. The military requested an investigation into three commanders on charges of professional negligence.

9. Private Kim’s bereaved family is conducting a petition campaign demanding an investigation into the truth.

10. The bereaved family raised questions about the command’s failure to take prompt action at the time of the accident and the late notification to parents.