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Kalindi Pass Rescue: Heli Ops Continue for Second Day, 15 Trekkers Evacuated
- •Helicopter rescue operations resumed for a second consecutive day to evacuate trekkers stranded on the Kalindi Pass trek in Uttarkashi district.
- •Four more persons were safely rescued and brought to the Harsil helipad, bringing the total number evacuated from the Kalindi Khal area to 15.
- •The heli-rescue was restarted under the direction of District Magistrate Prashant Arya, with Additional District Magistrate Mukta Mishra coordinating efforts at Harsil helipad.
- •Forty trekkers were rescued on Monday before operations were suspended due to worsening weather; Tuesday's efforts began after detailed planning and coordination.
- •SDRF teams, led by Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi, are also conducting ground evacuations and reconnaissance of the Mount Jogin area to identify safe routes.
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All 19 trekkers stranded on the Kalindi Khal trek in the Uttarkashi district were successfully and safely rescued. The operation concluded after helicopter sorties and SDRF high-altitude teams brought everyone safely to Harsil.
The helicopter rescue and evacuation operation was carried out under the direction of District Magistrate Prashant Arya and SDRF Commandant Arpan Yaduvanshi. Additional District Magistrate Mukta Mishra coordinated the efforts at the Harsil helipad with officials from various agencies.
Continuous rain, heavy snowfall, and worsening weather posed significant challenges during the rescue efforts, causing operations to be temporarily suspended on Monday afternoon. Teams resumed the evacuation as soon as conditions improved on Tuesday.
