3 days on, no clue of missing 8: Race against time in Uttarakhand to locate trekking group
On October 27, twelve trekkers embarked on the Kedartal trek in Uttarakhand without any means of communication. By October 30, authorities learned of the group's disappearance, as they were expected to return that day. Heavy rainfall and avalanches trapped the trekkers, leaving eight missing despite extensive searches. Deputy Director Mayank Garg of Gangotri National Park explained that the group had permission for a three-day trek, which began on October 26.
The group entered the trek on October 27, and authorities received a weather alert around 10:30 AM that day, but were unable to contact the trekkers. Among the missing are five from West Bengal and three from Uttar Pradesh, including a guide and a cook. Rescue teams searched the area by foot and helicopter, but found no sign of the missing trekkers or their belongings.
The rescue force plans to attempt another mission on November 2, using helicopter-slithering techniques to create a helipad and conduct a manual search.
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