Three Individuals Rescued After Being Struck by Lightning During Yarsagumba 

Darchula: Three individuals engaged in the collection of yarsagumba in the Darchula region have been successfully rescued after enduring a lightning strike that left them injured. After four days of challenging circumstances, a joint effort involving local authorities culminated in their safe retrieval.

Today, at 9 am, the injured yarsa collectors were airlifted by a helicopter belonging to the Nepali Army, and subsequently transported to Nepalgunj Medical College for essential medical treatment. The Nepali Army's aircraft, dispatched from Surkhet with the intention of rescuing the injured individuals, had faced unexpected delays at the Khalanga headquarters due to adverse weather conditions.

The incident occurred on Saturday evening in Humdumti, within the confines of the Beas Rural Municipality. Among the injured were Mahesh Badal, an 18-year-old from Duhun Rural Municipality-2 Hikila, Ansingh Mehra, aged 37, and his 30-year-old wife Manmati Mehra, both hailing from Rural Municipality-1 Pipalchauri. The trio, alongside fellow villagers, had embarked on an arduous journey into the Himalayan terrain in pursuit of yarsagumba collection. It is customary to collect yarsagumba in the Himalayas of Darchula from May until the final week of June.

The successful rescue operation, orchestrated amidst challenging circumstances, serves as a testament to the collaborative spirit exhibited by the local authorities and the villagers. The prioritization of safety and the swift response of the Nepali Army's helicopter team are commendable, ensuring that those injured receive the necessary medical attention in a timely manner.