First Female Ambulance Driver in Kerala Recounts Heart-Wrenching Scenes Post-Landslide

Following the devastating landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, Deepa Joseph, Kerala's first female ambulance driver, became a crucial presence, transporting the injured and deceased. Overcoming personal grief and depression from her daughter's death, Deepa relayed her harrowing experiences. She aims to return to ambulance driving to support her son's education.

Following the devastating landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, Deepa Joseph's ambulance became a lifeline, transporting the injured and deceased. As the first female ambulance driver in Kerala, Deepa grappled with her emotions while recalling the horrific scenes she witnessed in Meppadi's temporary morgue and alongside transporting body parts of victims.

Deepa, who had paused her driving career due to depression after her daughter's death from blood cancer, returned to Wayanad from Kozhikode to meet the urgent demand for ambulances with freezer boxes. The next five days post-landslides reshaped her outlook, helping her manage her feelings more effectively.

Deepa shared her experience of heartbroken families initially in denial, later praying that the recovered bodies belonged to their loved ones. Despite the emotional weight and ghastly scenes, Deepa continued her mission, strengthening her resolve to resume ambulance driving to support her son's education.

(With inputs from agencies.)