Nepal flood miracle: Mother reunites with 8-year-old who climbed trees to survive
After a devastating glacier collapse and avalanche in Nepal, a mother believed she had lost her two sons forever. But against all odds, her 8-year-old son survived alone in the forest before being rescued and airlifted to safety, leading to an emotional reunion that has touched hearts across the country.
A devastating glacier collapse and avalanche in Nepal led to a flash flood that killed over 600 people. An estimated 2,500 people were believed to be missing. A mother had thought she had lost her two sons in the disaster.
However, her 8-year-old son survived alone in the forest by climbing trees. He was later rescued and airlifted to safety. This led to an emotional reunion with his mother, a story that has touched hearts across the country.
A Winnipeg man on a pilgrimage in Nepal was among those missing, according to the Winnipeg Free Press. The disaster occurred along the Himalayan border, in a popular tourist region.
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