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Six Indian tourists rescued from Nepal national park, hospitalised
A group of six Indian tourists who became stranded in a national park in Nepal's remote Dolpa district have been safely rescued. All are receiving treatment at a government hospital in stable condition, local police confirmed.
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The Indian nationals were rescued from the national park area after becoming stranded during their trek through the mountainous region of Dolpa district in northwestern Nepal. Rescue operations were mounted promptly by local authorities to locate and extract the group from the challenging terrain.
Following their extraction, all six tourists were transported to a government hospital in Dolpa district for medical evaluation and care. Police officials reported that the visitors are in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries sustained during their ordeal.
The incident highlights the risks associated with trekking in Nepal's remote national parks, particularly in high-altitude regions where weather conditions can change rapidly and rescue operations face geographical constraints. Authorities did not disclose the specific circumstances that led to the group becoming stranded.
The rescued tourists are expected to make full recoveries. Nepal's tourism authorities have reiterated the importance of hiring experienced guides and following safety protocols when trekking in remote areas of the country.