Indian Coast Guard, Army, IAF rescue 3 personnel stranded at waterfalls in Wayanad

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): In a display of coordination and bravery, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Indian Army, and Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday successfully rescued three personnel stranded at Soochipara Waterfalls, located in landslide-hit Wayanad district of Kerala.

During their morning combing operation along the river banks from Mundakai to Soochipara, the ICG search team sighted three individuals stranded near the waterfalls.

The presence of the survivors was immediately reported to the control centre at Mepadi.

A coordinated land and air rescue operation was swiftly launched, involving ICG, Army, and IAF teams. The combined efforts of these forces, utilizing both ground and aerial resources, resulted in the safe rescue of all three personnel.

The Indian Coast Guard commends the dedication and swift action of all teams involved. This successful rescue operation underscores the commitment of our forces in ensuring the safety and security of all individuals in distress.

The death toll in the massive landslides that occurred on July 30 in Chooralmala and Mundakkai of Wayanad stands at 308 as of Friday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said.

As per the latest update, 215 bodies and 143 body parts were recovered, including 98 males, 87 females and 30 children. The post-mortem procedures were completed on 212 bodies and 140 body parts and 148 bodies have been identified by relatives so far.