Watch: Moment 64-year-old Nepali woman is found alive in mud-buried home
BBC News reports on a heartwarming rescue story from Nepal, where a 64-year-old woman, Chandika Shrestha, was discovered alive four days after a disaster struck her village. On September 5th, she was airlifted to a hospital for treatment, according to Reuters.
Rescuing Survivors in the Aftermath of Disaster
In the aftermath of flash floods and ice, rock, and mudslides in Nepal's Himalayan valley, rescuers have been busy searching for survivors. The discovery of Chandika Shrestha alive on the fourth floor of her partially buried house highlights the ongoing efforts and hopes for more flood survivors.
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