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| August 6, 2012 | IAF rescues trapped foreign tourists in Ladakh | | New Delhi:
Pilots of the Leh-based Helicopter Unit evacuated
two foreign nationals, Czech brothers Lucas and Tomas Pfeifer, from the higher
reaches of the Padam Valley in the Zanskar Ranges of Ladakh region on August 5
when two members of the trekking team sustained injuries after a fall. Members
of a Czech Republic trekking expedition, suffered injuries while crossing a river
near Testha Village in Zanskar Valley . Lucas Pfeifer was critically injured in
a fall resulting in knee fracture and ligament tear, rendering him completely
immobile. His brother Tomas also sustained injuries while trying to support him
during the fall. The injury, inclement weather, high altitude and their remote
location combined forced the team to request for emergency air rescue through
their embassy and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir . The Leh-based ‘Siachen
Pioneers’ received a message on the night of August 5 for the evacuation. Immediately,
the commanding officer called in a briefing for the aircrew and supervised their
planning for the safe conduct of the mission that stretched into the wee hours
of the morning. After which, the entire team took the much needed rest for a few
hours, until the daybreak. The rescue team comprised of Squadron Leader S Agarwal,
Flight Lieutenant Maneesh Singh and Flight Lieutenant C Shekhawat. They were led
by Wing Commander D.C. Tiwari. The helicopters reached the site at the earliest
and evacuated the two brothers.
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