Odisha floods: ASHA worker carries elderly woman to safety on back
In Bhadrak, an ASHA worker, Minati Sahoo, was commended for rescuing a 60-year-old woman during recent floods. Sahoo carried the elderly woman, Basanta Das, on her back for around 500 meters through knee-deep water to a safe shelter in Dhamnagar block. The woman was suffering from a leg infection, making it difficult for her to walk.
Sahoo was providing medical assistance and raising awareness about flood-related diseases when she learned about a breach in the Karanpal River embankment. Upon reaching Nadigaon village, she found the elderly woman sitting alone on her verandah, with floodwaters already reaching the verandah level. Unable to move on her own, Sahoo immediately carried the woman to safety, battling strong currents.
The district official praised Sahoo's courage and dedication, highlighting the commitment of frontline health workers during natural disasters.
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