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Pilgrim's Viral Plea Rescues Stranded Group
29 Sep
Summary
- Fourteen pilgrims from Gujarat were rescued after two days stranded.
- An emotional video plea from a Surat woman led to the rescue.
- Helicopter rescue operation airlifted the pilgrims to safety.
A group of 14 pilgrims from Gujarat, who were stranded for two days on the Kedarnath hills, have been safely rescued. Heavy rainfall and landslides had trapped the pilgrims, leaving them in a precarious situation. The rescue effort was reportedly prompted by an emotional video appeal posted on social media by Ranjanben Panchal, a 52-year-old woman from Surat.
In her video, Panchal tearfully pleaded with the Gujarat government for assistance, highlighting the difficult conditions and lack of proper response from local authorities. The video's viral spread galvanized action, leading to a helicopter rescue operation. All stranded pilgrims, including Panchal and her relatives from Surat and Ahmedabad, were airlifted to the base camp and were able to continue their journey.
