91-Year-Old Woman's Survival Struggle in Nepal's Flood Disaster
In the devastating floods in Nepal that left thousands dead and missing, 91-year-old Guna Maya Bohara, who was rescued alive from a nursing home, has become an iconic figure.
Trapped in a nursing home in Devighat, Nuwakot, during a devastating flash flood in Nepal, 91-year-old Guna Maya Bohara managed to stay afloat and survive, becoming a symbol of the disaster.
Scale of the Disaster and Rescue Operations
The death toll from the deadly flash floods in Nepal has reached 1,252, while approximately 4,216 people remain missing. In the Tibet region, Chinese state media reports that 541 people are also missing.
The Nepalese army and rescue teams are working tirelessly to search for potential survivors trapped in hydroelectric tunnels.
The Survival Story of the 91-Year-Old Woman
The image of 91-year-old Guna Maya Bohara sitting in the bucket of a mud-caked JCB excavator has become a symbol of resistance and survival in the disaster. Bohara, who has a disability in her legs and injured her hand while wading through the water, managed to keep her head above water by opening her room's window.
Discovered by local volunteers with only her head visible amidst the thick mud, the elderly woman was rescued after a grueling 2 to 3-hour struggle.
Temporary Shelter and New Life
While seven of her peers at the Devighat nursing home lost their lives, the survivors were transferred to a temporary shelter in Kathmandu. The elderly residents staying here are being provided with complete food, clothing, nursing care, and medical check-ups.
Authorities stated that the health condition of every rescued individual is stable and they are trying to adapt to their new living conditions.