WATCH: Indian Army Saves Stranded Teen from Flooded Tawi River In J&K In Daring Rescue
Image courtesy: Indian Army
A teenage boy trapped on an island in the middle of a flooded river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district was rescued by the Indian Army on Wednesday (July 23), following a swift air operation by Army Aviation pilots under difficult weather conditions.
According to officials, the boy had been stranded on a raised patch in the Naushera stretch of the Tawi river, which was in full spate following heavy rainfall. With rising water levels posing an immediate threat to the boy’s life, local authorities called in the Army for assistance.
The 662 Army Aviation Squadron, under the operational command of the White Knight Corps, launched a Cheetah helicopter from a forward base in the region. Despite challenging conditions—low visibility, heavy winds, and the presence of overhead power lines—the crew managed to reach the site and execute a low hover above the island. The teenager was successfully winched aboard and later brought safely to the riverbank.
Take a look at the daring rescue:
Army officials said the operation required precise manoeuvring given the swollen river, absence of a landing area, and obstacles in the vicinity. The teenager was reported to be unharmed.
Local administration thanked the Army for its timely intervention.
