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Indian Army rescues Hungarian national who lost his way amid trekking in Himalayas
Budapest: The Indian Embassy in Budapest has thanked the Indian Army for rescuing a Hungarian national who lost his way amid trekking in the Himalayas.
Thanking the Indian Army, the Indian Embassy in Hungary tweeted: "Embassy of India, Budapest thanks the Indian army and entire team involved in the Operation Search and Rescue-Operation Bhuzas-Umasi La. Matter of pride and perseverance @MEAIndia @PIB_India@DrSJaishankar@IndianDiplomacy@iccr_hq."
Embassy of India, Budapest thanks the Indian army and entire team involved in the Operation Search and Rescue-Operation Bhuzas-Umasi La. Matter of pride and perseverance @MEAIndia @PIB_India @DrSJaishankar @IndianDiplomacy @iccr_hq https://t.co/PlRwj6bNJq
— India in Hungary (@IndiaInHungary) August 27, 2022
The Hungarian was rescued after the Army conducted a 30-hour-long operation.
Akkoes Vermes had lost his way in the Umasila Pass, at a height of over 17,000 feet, reported Hindustan Times.
After his rescue, the Hungarian was airlifted to Udhampur for treatment in an IAF chopper.
“I would like to thank the Indian Army and Air Force for finding me and rescuing me,” he is heard saying in a video as quoted by Hindustan Times.
“I am very thankful for the search parties and everyone involved,” he added.
India Army's White Knight Corps tweeted: "#IndianArmy team from Dul,#Kishtwar, in a 30 hour search operation tracked and rescued a Hungarian National who lost his way in Umasila Pass in Himalayan Ranges while trekking. He was airlifted to #Udhampur by #IndianAirForce for treatment."
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