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rules in the mountains

Illustrated infographic describing rules and fines in Pirin National Park. Shows a ban on swimming in rivers, a ranger with a surveillance drone, an example of a 50 euro fine for a group, and a reminder that entering the water is prohibited anywhere in the park

Fines for swimming in Pirin: Drones monitor violators
An informational illustration for mountain safety, showing an active rescue operation with a helicopter and a team of rescuers transporting a victim on a sled down a snowy slope, with instructions for bystander behavior.

How to react during a rescue operation in the mountains?
Yellow Pirin poppy among the rocks of Pirin National Park – a symbol of local biodiversity.

Pirin National Park and the Mountain: What's the Difference?
Starting a fire with a magnesium lighter and a spark

Making a Fire in the Mountains: Rules, Dos and Don'ts, and Survival Skills