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IAF Rescues Paralyzed Woman from Snow-Blocked Himachal Village
2 Feb
Summary
- An 85-year-old paralyzed woman was airlifted from Himachal Pradesh.
- The rescue occurred at 9,000 feet in challenging snowy conditions.
- Roads to the remote village were blocked due to heavy snowfall.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) executed a critical medical evacuation of an 85-year-old paralyzed woman from Dhanderwari, a remote village in Himachal Pradesh. Roads to the village had become impassable following heavy snowfall.
The rescue mission was conducted at an altitude of 9,000 feet above mean sea level. The operation faced significant challenges due to ongoing snowfall and extremely low visibility conditions.
A Cheetah helicopter was utilized for the airlift, transporting the woman to Chandigarh. The IAF confirmed that the woman was in stable condition after receiving timely medical assistance. Videos shared depicted the careful transfer of the woman on a stretcher to the helicopter.
Himachal Pradesh experienced substantial snowfall, with areas like Shillaroo and Kothi recording up to 5 cm of snow. The India Meteorological Department had also issued warnings for potential thunderstorms.
