It was only when villagers walked out of the mountains seeking assistance that the terrible situation became known, but rescue work was by then long overdue.
但是颱風過境時，連南投縣長都不知道災情嚴重，直到村民徒步走出山區求救，才使慘況曝光，但救援工作已慢了半拍。能夠愈快得知災情，就愈能夠掌握救人的時間。