Heroic River Rescue: Young Boy Saved from Flash Floods

A coordinated rescue operation by the Army, SDRF, and police saved a nine-year-old boy trapped in a river due to flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. A chopper and local divers were involved in the three-hour mission. The operation's success was widely praised by locals.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Rajouri/Jammu | Updated: 23-07-2025 17:07 IST | Created: 23-07-2025 17:07 IST
Heroic River Rescue: Young Boy Saved from Flash Floods
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A nine-year-old boy trapped in a river following flash floods in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, was rescued on Wednesday in a joint operation involving the Army, SDRF, and police, officials stated. The child, caught amid rising waters while grazing cattle, was saved through a coordinated effort.

The operation involved the use of local divers and a helicopter dispatched by the Army. It took three hours to complete the challenging rescue operation, according to officials. Seamless cooperation among the rescue teams was crucial in securing the boy's safe evacuation.

The successful mission received widespread local acclaim, with residents chanting slogans in honor of the Army and the rescue teams. The incident underscores the importance of rapid response and coordination in water-related emergencies.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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