Dramatic helicopter rescue saves climbers stranded on Italian cliff
Firefighters carried out a helicopter rescue operation to save climbers stranded on a steep rock face in Italy. Video shows dramatic scenes of the helicopter hovering dangerously close to a towering limestone cliff as rescuers work to reach the climbers.
The Indian tourists had ventured into the area despite warnings from security personnel and the Nepali guide accompanying them, says an official
Operators say mandate brought in following Joshimath crash not financially viable; accuse authorities of ignoring concerns over safety hazards, particularly drones and paragliding activity along flying routes
Cyclone Arnab washed away 90-km coastal roads before damaging 579 boats and above 1,000 fishing nets, paralyzing life on the Kakinada coast; Another Central team assesed damage to fishing boats, aquaponds on the Narsapuram coast.
With no road access, officials are looking for cranes and earthmovers; they are also seeking the assistance of engineers with expertise in controlled blasting to break up boulders
