Rescued Alive from Rubble Ten Days After Flood Disaster in Nepal

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

A 64-year-old woman, presumed dead following devastating floods and landslides, was rescued alive ten days later after search and rescue teams heard her voice coming from the rubble.

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Nepal Police officers assist Chandika Kumari Shrestha after she was rescued alive from a damaged house following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Betrawati in Nuwakot district, Nepal. (via REUTERS)
Nepal Police officers assist Chandika Kumari Shrestha after she was rescued alive from a damaged house following deadly flash floods and mudslides, in Betrawati in Nuwakot district, Nepal. (via REUTERS)

Following the disaster in Nepal, 64-year-old Chandika Kumari Shrestha, whose relatives had begun mourning her, was rescued alive ten days later through an operation launched after a cry for help came from the rubble of her home and was taken to the hospital.

The Voice from the Rubble

Following devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, teams took action upon hearing a "save me" cry coming from the rubble of a home.

Miraculous Rescue Operation

As a result of meticulous work carried out by search and rescue teams, 64-year-old Chandika Kumari Shrestha, whose relatives had been mourning, was rescued alive.

Hospitalized for Treatment

Shrestha, who was pulled alive from beneath the rubble, was immediately transferred to a military hospital for necessary check-ups and treatment.

Search and Rescue Operations

Search and rescue activities involving the police, armed forces, and military personnel are continuing uninterrupted in the region.