stranded tourists

  • Dramatic Rescue: Tourists Stranded 150 Feet Above Ground in Kerala Sky-Dining Restaurant After Crane Malfunction

    Dramatic Rescue: Tourists Stranded 150 Feet Above Ground in Kerala Sky-Dining Restaurant After Crane Malfunction

    Nov 28, 2025 08:13 pm CST

    A family of four, including two children, experienced a frightening ordeal when they were stranded 150 feet above ground for over two hours in Kerala's Idukki district after a sky-dining restaurant crane malfunctioned. Fire and rescue personnel successfully evacuated all tourists and staff after climbing ropes to reach the suspended structure, highlighting safety concerns in adventure tourism attractions.

  • Nepal

    Nepal's Massive Rescue Operation: Over 1,500 Tourists Evacuated From Himalayan Snowstorm

    Oct 30, 2025 02:46 am CST

    Nepali security forces have conducted a major rescue operation, evacuating over 1,500 tourists including 200 foreigners from high-altitude areas of Manang following dangerous snowfall conditions. Trekkers heading to Tilicho Lake at 4,919 meters were forced to turn back as heavy snow blocked trails, prompting authorities to deploy district-level security teams for clearance and rescue efforts while advising visitors to postpone planned treks.

  • Devastating Floods and Landslides in North Bengal: Death Toll Rises to 28 as Rescue Operations Continue

    Devastating Floods and Landslides in North Bengal: Death Toll Rises to 28 as Rescue Operations Continue

    Oct 06, 2025 08:55 pm CST

    Rescue operations are ongoing in northern West Bengal as the death toll from devastating floods and landslides reaches 28. Thousands of tourists remain stranded in isolated hill areas while continuous rainfall hampers recovery efforts. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced compensation for victims' families as officials warn of continued heavy rainfall and risk of additional landslides.