Elderly Nepali Woman Rescued After 10 Days Trapped in Mud-Buried Home
A 64-year-old Nepali woman, Chandika Shrestha, was found alive after spending more than 10 days in her mud-buried home and was subsequently airlifted to a hospital.
South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 5, 2026 — A 64-year-old woman has been rescued after being trapped for more than 10 days in her home, which had become buried by mud.
Chandika Shrestha, a resident of Nepal, was discovered alive following a prolonged period of being confined within her mud-encased dwelling. The exact duration she spent trapped was reported as more than 10 days.
Following her discovery, Ms. Shrestha was airlifted to a hospital for medical attention. Further details regarding the circumstances that led to her home being buried by mud, the specific location within Nepal, the date of her rescue, or the condition of the hospital she was airlifted to were not immediately available.
The rescue operation highlighted the severe conditions Ms. Shrestha endured. The length of time she remained undiscovered and trapped underscores the challenges faced in such situations. Information concerning any assistance provided to Ms. Shrestha after her arrival at the hospital was also not provided.
The situation serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by environmental events. Efforts to ascertain the full details of the incident are ongoing, though key information such as the exact timeline of events and the cause of the mud burial remains undisclosed.
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