Search on for eight missing trekkers in Uttarakhand’s Kedartal
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has launched a search and rescue operation for eight missing trekkers in Uttarakhand's Kedartal region. Adverse weather conditions, including heavy snowfall, have hampered initial ground efforts, prompting the use of aerial reconnaissance.
Why it matters
Underscores the risks associated with high-altitude trekking and the logistical challenges of mountain rescue operations.
Dehradun: The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) initiated a search and rescue operation on Sunday for seven trekkers and one guide who went missing after being stranded on the Kedartal trek in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttarakhand/ On October 27, a group of 13 people, consisting of seven trekkers and six support staff, set out from Gangotri for the Kedartal trek. They were scheduled to return on October 29, but adverse weather conditions, including glaciers and snowfall, blocked their route and prevented their timely return.
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