64-year-old woman rescued after 11 days trapped in Nuwakot flood
Summary
A 64-year-old woman, Chandrika Shrestha, was rescued alive from a flood-hit house in Betrawati, Nuwakot, 11 days after the Bhotekoshi flood. She was found unconscious and partially trapped in mud before being airlifted for treatment.
Key Points
- Chandrika Shrestha, 64, was rescued from the fourth floor of a flood-damaged house in Betrawati, Nuwakot, 11 days after the disaster.
- An Armed Police Force team led by Inspector Suman BK found her after hearing her voice during debris clearance.
- She was found unconscious and partially trapped in mud and received preliminary treatment.
- She was flown to the Nepal Army’s Maithili Barracks in Trishuli and may be taken to Kathmandu for further treatment.