Woman Rescued Alive 11 Days After Flood Washed Away Home

Summary

Chandika Shrestha was found alive 11 days after a flood swept away her home in Rasuwa, surprising a family that had already begun funeral rites. She was rescued in a semi-conscious state and taken to a military hospital in Kathmandu.

Key Points
  • Chandika Shrestha was rescued alive 11 days after a flood in the Bhote Koshi river washed away her home in Rasuwa.
  • Her family had given up hope and started funeral rites before receiving news that she was found alive.
  • She was found semi-conscious in Betrawati Bazaar by a rescue team led by Armed Police Force Inspector Suman Bik.
  • After initial treatment in Trishuli, she was airlifted to the military hospital in Chhauni, Kathmandu.
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