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64‑Year‑Old Nepali Woman Rescued After 10 Days in Mud‑Buried Home
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In a dramatic rescue reported by BBC News, Chandika Shrestha, a 64‑year‑old resident of Nepal, was found alive after spending more than ten days trapped in a partially buried house. Local authorities located the home, which had become submerged in mud, and airlifted Shrestha to a hospital for medical care. The incident highlights the challenges of sudden landslides and the importance of rapid emergency response in rural Nepal.
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The rescue underscores the need for timely emergency services in flood‑prone regions and the resilience of affected communities.
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