Indian Air Force airlifts elderly woman in critical condition from Ladakh’s Zanskar Valley
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently came to the rescue of an elderly woman in critical medical condition from the remote Zanskar Valley in Ladakh. The IAF airlifted the woman to a hospital in Leh for urgent medical treatment.
According to reports, the woman had suffered a stroke and was unable to move or speak. The harsh terrain and the lack of proper medical facilities in Zanskar Valley made it impossible to provide her with the necessary medical care. The local administration requested the IAF’s assistance in airlifting the woman to Leh for treatment. The IAF promptly dispatched a helicopter to the Zanskar Valley to rescue the woman. The helicopter crew had to navigate through challenging weather conditions and the difficult terrain of the valley to reach the woman’s location.
Despite the difficulties, the IAF team was able to airlift the woman and transfer her to a hospital in Leh. The IAF’s swift action saved the woman’s life and earned praise from the local administration and the people of Zanskar Valley.
The IAF has been actively involved in rescue and relief operations in various parts of the country, especially in remote and inaccessible areas. Its timely and efficient assistance has been crucial in saving numerous lives and providing relief to those in need.
Re-reported from the story originally published in Latestly
