本文转自【光明日报】； 2017年"五一"假期，30多位驴友穿越"鳌太线"，突遇暴雪，导致失联。3人遇难； 吸引众多徒步者"铤而走险"的"鳌太线"，为何如此凶险？！ 风景优美的徒步"秘境"，危机四伏…… "鳌太线"，因连接秦岭山脉上的两座主峰——鳌山、太白山而得名。 这里风景壮美，地形复杂多变，让不少徒步爱好者产生了"征服欲"。 然而，"鳌太线"的危险就隐匿其中。 秦岭是我国南北气候分界线，北方的干冷气流南下之路在此被阻挡，南方的湿润气流在此抬升。 秦岭地形示意图 2025年9月，一男一女非法穿越"鳌太线"，男子因失温遇难； 2026年新年伊始，"鳌太线"上再传噩耗：5名驴友违规穿越，3人不幸遇难，年龄最小的仅19岁！ …… 而对于能量消耗大、装备有限的徒步者来说，遇上极端低温降雪天气非常危险，易造成人体失温，威胁生命安全 据了解，气象部门已经在鳌太线高山区建成鳌山、拔仙台、文公庙等多个3000米以上的高山自动气象观测站。 冷暖气流的交汇碰撞，极易造成浓雾、雷暴、冰雹、暴风雪等极端天气。 高山上，"一日有四季，十里不同天"。秦岭垂直落差大，山间小气候复杂多变，难以预判。 例如，在石坡与草甸交杂的鳌山大梁导航架 ...

Core Points - The police in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve have conducted a special patrol operation, detaining 21 illegal entrants and seizing 9 vehicles, effectively deterring environmental crimes [1][5][6] Group 1: Patrol Operation Details - The operation was led by police officer Zhan Jianglong, with a team of 7 officers, who patrolled key illegal crossing areas between Qinghai, Xinjiang, and Tibet from October 30 to November 19 [2][3] - The patrol faced extreme conditions, including high altitude, severe cold, and complex terrain, demonstrating the commitment of the officers to ecological safety [2][3] Group 2: Ecological Protection Measures - The Hoh Xil Nature Reserve police have established a comprehensive protection system that includes patrol enforcement, regional collaboration, strict law enforcement, and legal education [5] - The focus of the patrol includes monitoring vegetation growth, wildlife populations, and disease outbreaks, while targeting illegal hunting, unauthorized entry, and illegal mining activities [5] Group 3: Historical Context - Since 2019, the police have recorded a total of 8 illegal crossing cases, involving 144 individuals and over 80 vehicles [6]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the illegal activities of a travel agency organizing unauthorized crossings of the "Ao-Tai Line" in the Qinling Mountains, emphasizing the ecological damage and legal actions taken against such activities [1][3][12]. Group 1: Illegal Activities and Ecological Impact - The "Ao-Tai Line" connects Mount Ao and Mount Taibai, with an elevation above 3000 meters, and is known for its unique ecological environment, which is home to rare species like the giant panda and the crested ibis [1][3]. - The rise in outdoor adventure popularity, combined with social media's influence, has led some travel agencies to disregard environmental protection regulations, organizing illegal crossings that threaten the fragile ecosystem of the Qinling Mountains [3][5]. - A travel agency organized 155 illegal crossings in 2024, involving 3,808 participants and collecting a total of 670,632 yuan in registration fees, while causing damage to high-altitude vegetation and other ecological harm [7][9]. Group 2: Legal Actions and Court Rulings - The Supreme People's Procuratorate referred the illegal crossing case to the Shaanxi procuratorial authorities, leading to a civil public interest lawsuit against the travel agency for ecological restoration costs [5][14]. - The court ruled that the travel agency must pay 115,000 yuan for ecological restoration due to its illegal activities, which included advertising and providing services for unauthorized crossings [20][18]. - The case serves as a deterrent against illegal activities, with the agency required to undertake labor compensation measures such as road maintenance and waste collection in the Qinling forest area [22][12]. Group 3: Social Media Influence and Regulatory Challenges - Despite the ban on crossing the "Ao-Tai Line," social media continues to promote illegal activities, with numerous videos showcasing such adventures, often leading to dangerous situations for participants [23][25]. - High-traffic social media accounts often monetize their content through outdoor gear promotions, creating a business model that encourages illegal crossings [29][31]. - Local authorities have initiated joint actions to crack down on illegal crossings, with nine civil public interest lawsuits filed in 2024, seven of which have been adjudicated [33][35].