3 kids among 13 tourists rescued from Kunzum Pass
Dipender Manta
Tribune News Service
Mandi, September 27
Ten women tourists with three children were spotted stranded in a remote shelter near Chhota Dara on way to popular destination Chandrataal towards Kunzum Pass. IAF helicopter Mi-17V5 was brought to hover over snow near the shelter and the 13 tourists were rescued.
A few male tourists still at location were provided with food packets and relief material and medicines. The rescued women and children were brought safely to helipad at Kullu.
A few tourists are reportedly sick and medical attention is being provided. The daring rescue wad led by Squadron Leader Vipul Goyal.
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