New Delhi (NVI): The Indian Army rescued three Chinese nationals who lost their way in north Sikkim’s plateau area at 17,500 ft altitude and immediately provided them medical assistance.
The incident had taken place on September 3, according to an official press release.
मानवता सर्वोपरि#IndianArmy extends help and #Medical assistance to stranded #Chinese citizens at the India – China Border of #NorthSikkim at altitude of 17,500 feet under extreme climatic conditions.
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— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) September 5, 2020
The Army provided medical assistance including oxygen, food and warm clothes to the Chinese citizens, which included two men and a woman.
It also gave them appropriate guidance after which they returned to their destination, the release stated.
The Chinese nationals expressed their gratitude to India and the Indian Army for their prompt assistance.
-CHK