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※ This video is an excerpt from *World Theme Travel - Rumor Wanderings: In Search of the Ghost of the Tian Shan in Kyrgyzstan*, which aired on May 28, 2026. The Tian Shan mountain range stretches across Kyrgyzstan from east to west. Legend has it that a "White Ghost" lives somewhere within these massive mountains. We set out to find the Ghost of the Tian Shan, a creature said to be seen perhaps once in a lifetime, and to vanish like the wind when it does appear. Mr. Batrovek has been traversing the snowy mountains for seven years in pursuit of this ghost. Now, his daughter joins him. The ghost's true identity is none other than a snow leopard! As an animal symbolizing the national identity of Kyrgyzstan, legends tell of it protecting General Manas, a hero of the Kyrgyz people, on the battlefield and helping him achieve victory. Surrounded by mountain peaks 4,700 meters above sea level, the Baiboosun Community Reserve is a habitat for endangered species. In particular, snow leopards are frequently spotted here because the mountain goats, their prey, live in large numbers. Mr. Batrovek patrols this area to manage the snow leopard habitat and monitor poachers. While traveling along rugged mountain paths, he encounters a herd of wild ibexes and discovers suspicious footprints and droppings at the end of a narrow, steep cliff path. He has installed a CCTV camera in a small cave where snow leopards are said to frequently visit to rest. This is because snow leopards are sensitive and clever; if they smell humans, they hide and do not appear. Will he be able to encounter the legendary "ghost snow leopard" of the Tian Shan Mountains? There is something unique in Mr. Batrovek's backyard: a statue of his father and a small museum dedicated to him. We head to a high-altitude pasture at 3,300 meters above sea level in search of the protagonist, where herds of white yaks line the meadow spread out beneath the snow-capped mountains. Restored after more than 20 years of research and breeding, this is the only place in Kyrgyzstan where they can be seen. It is a special breed that survives with resilience, leisurely grazing on grass even in harsh environments where temperatures drop to minus 40 degrees Celsius in winter. Mr. Batrovek’s father, Mr. Bashtandik, remains vigorous despite approaching his nineties. Recognized for his lifelong achievements in increasing livestock production, including sheep, he has received the Order of National Hero three times. His granddaughter, Ms. Amantal, stays by his side to care for the white yaks. There is a special family member who is very attached to Ms. Amantal: a white yak named Misha. When his name is called, he walks over from a distance; unlike the typical yak instinct of being wary of humans, he follows Ms. Amantal closely. What exactly is the story behind this? We encounter the philosophy of life carried on by three generations enduring the harsh nature of the high mountains. ✔ Program Title: World Theme Travel - Rumor Wanderings: In Search of the Ghosts of the Tian Shan in Kyrgyzstan ✔ Broadcast Date: May 28, 2026 ▶ Watch Full Version: https://www.ebs.co.kr/ ▶ If you want to read the EBS documentary as an article, visit: https://egloos.com/ebsyoutube