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Rescued 97-year-old 'warrior' recovering after Nepal floods; death toll at least 623

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A 97-year-old woman rescued from the debris of Nepal's devastating floods is recovering in the hospital.
  • The woman was trapped in her nursing home after the floods hit.
  • The floods have caused at least 623 deaths and over 2,400 people are reported missing.

A 97-year-old woman, described as a "warrior," is currently recovering in the hospital after being dramatically rescued from the debris left by devastating floods in Nepal. The elderly woman had been residing in a nursing home when the torrential rains and subsequent flooding struck, trapping her amidst the wreckage.

Her rescue was a painstaking effort, reportedly taking over four hours to extract her from the rubble. A relative described her appearance post-rescue as resembling someone who had returned victorious from a battle, highlighting her resilience in the face of the disaster.

Meanwhile, the scale of the tragedy in Nepal is immense. According to reports from Nepalese police and Chinese media, the death toll from the floods has climbed to at least 623. Adding to the devastation, more than 2,400 people are reported missing, underscoring the catastrophic impact of the recent weather events.

The floods have not only claimed lives but also caused widespread destruction, leaving communities devastated and straining rescue efforts. The situation remains critical as authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage and search for survivors.

She looked like a warrior who had won a battle.

โ€” Grandnephew of the rescued womanDescribing the appearance of the 97-year-old woman after her rescue from the flood debris.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.