{
  "id": 5436617,
  "title": "How a photographer captured a moment of hope in a devastated Nepal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/how-a-photographer-captured-a-moment-of-hope-in-a-devastated-nepal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T22:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/one-photo-000001a0692bd095aff8ebffb5be0000"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a devastating display of nature, flash floods struck Nepal's Nuwakot district around the Trishuli River, leaving a trail of destruction and loss on August 26, 2026. Associated Press photographer Niranjan Shrestha, based in Kathmandu, recalls how he captured an extraordinary moment of hope amidst the chaos.\n\nShrestha, a seasoned photographer for the AP since 2011, witnessed the harrowing scene firsthand. He explains that this particular photo stood out because it was his first live rescue of a survivor during the initial hours following the catastrophic event. The image depicts an elderly woman being carried to safety by an earthmover, her smile amidst the wreckage a beacon of hope for all present.\n\nThe photographer's timing was impeccable; he arrived just as the rescue was underway and managed to capture the moment before darkness descended. Shrestha used a telephoto lens to ensure the image was sharp and clearly conveyed the emotional weight of the encounter. This photograph not only highlighted the scale of the devastation but also underscored the indomitable human spirit, offering a glimmer of hope in the face of overwhelming tragedy.",
  "summary": ".080Z DEVIGHAT, Nepal (AP) — Niranjan Shrestha is an Associated Press photographer based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He started working with the AP in 2011. Here’s what he had to say about this…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}