Watch: Elderly German tourist rescued getting stuck near Chilean volcano

German tourist rescued after stranding near Chilean volcano

Chilean police recently rescued a 78-year-old German tourist who became stranded in his car near the Olca volcano, close to the Bolivian border, according to local news reports and authorities. (Credit: Carabineros Región de Tarapacá via Storyful)

A 78-year-old German tourist had to be rescued near a Chilean volcano, near the border with Bolivia.

Authorities said the man was stranded in his car in the Olca volcano area, according to local news reporters and police. 

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Carabineros Region de Tarapaca, the police of the Tarapaca Region, released footage showing officers helping the tourist, whose car appeared to be wedged in a ridge in the ground.

The outlet El Sol De Iquique reported the man's car got stuck due to the poor road conditions triggered by a recent storm.

He then received first aid and hydration, authorities said.