Miracle Rescue in Flood-Hit Wayanad Amid Landslides

A man stuck amid scattered boulders and thick marsh was rescued after hours in landslide-hit Wayanad. The dramatic visuals showed rescuers using ropes to save him as flood waters gushed past. Locals, unable to help due to strong currents, watched in horror. The man's identity remains unknown.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Wayanad | Updated: 30-07-2024 18:22 IST | Created: 30-07-2024 18:22 IST
Miracle Rescue in Flood-Hit Wayanad Amid Landslides
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In a dramatic rescue operation in landslide-hit Wayanad, a man was saved after being trapped for hours between boulders and marsh due to severe flooding. The man, who had clung desperately to a large boulder to survive, was unable to stand or swim to safety because of the strong currents and thick mud.

The harrowing visuals, captured by a local resident on a mobile phone, showed the man's struggle until authorities arrived. Local residents could do nothing but urge authorities to act swiftly as he continued his painful fight against the rushing floodwaters. The footage was broadcasted on television, calling for immediate rescue operations.

Rescuers finally reached the man using ropes and managed to pull him to safety. He was then rushed to a hospital, although his identity and health status remain unknown. The situation in Wayanad remains dire, with many residents still stranded and relying on makeshift bridges for safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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