Indian Army evacuates French trekkers, Nepalese citizens

KATHMANDU: Indian Army today evacuated two French trekkers along with eight Nepalese citizens from remote Machhakhola area of Gorkha district in Nepal.

While returning to Pokhara, the same helicopter evacuated a 82-year-old lady, who was seriously ill, from Singla village.

French nationals Ingrid and Julien were trekking in central Nepal's tranquil Gorkha district when a 7.9-magnitude quake struck on April 25.

After getting information from local journalists, they were rescued by Army Aviation Dhruv helicopter after 17 days, the Indian Army said in a statement.

They have been safely brought to Pokhara today. While, low clouds, poor visibility, strong winds and rainfall are posing a challenge to the operations, the pilots are finding penetrable patches in the weather to carry out their mission, they said.