Helicopter pilot describes what he's seen rescuing people in Nepal

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How it spread - 6 original reports, 2 reprints

1. Thu, 27 August 2026

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   • NPR News20:01first to report
     Helicopter pilot describes what he's seen rescuing people in Nepal

     Andy Thapa is a charter and rescue pilot for a Nepali helicopter company. He's been rescuing people stranded by the catastrophic flooding, and carrying them to safety.

     2 reprints

     • kawc.org27 Aug, 20:01their copy
     • kacu.org27 Aug, 20:01their copy
2. Sun, 30 August 2026

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   • NYT World13:12
     See Nepali Rescue Workers Testing Aid Delivery by Drone

     Some survivors of the deadly flood and landslide have no access to food. Officials and volunteers are testing how drones can help.

3. Mon, 31 August 2026

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   • Times of India05:46
     Nepal floods: Boy waves T-shirt for help, climbs onto helicopter in dramatic rescue

     A dramatic rescue unfolded as a Nepal Army helicopter lifted a young boy from a rooftop inundated by floodwaters. The boy's signal, a T-shirt waving for help, drew the attention of the helicopter crew, showcasing bravery amidst ongoing flood relief operations. Tragically, the region is grappling with severe loss, with reports of hundreds dead and thousands unaccounted for as diligent rescue efforts carry on.

4. Wed, 2 September 2026

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   • iRozhlas (Czechia)06:25
     Záchrana přeživších, pátrání po mrtvých. Nepál používá v terénu drony, chybí mu ale těžká technika

     Přes tisíc mrtvých a další tisíce pohřešovaných. V Nepálu pokračuje pátrání po lidech uvězněných v tunelech a šachtách vodních elektráren, které minulý týden zasáhla ničivá povodňová vlna. Záchranářům ale chybí těžká technika a práci jim komplikují velmi špatné podmínky pod zemí. Pomáhají jim proto i drony.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)07:29
     From delivering food to retrieving bodies, drones take new role in Nepal's disaster response

     Despite payload capacity, range, weather restrictions, effect of drones can be disproportionate to their size where conventional transport is impossible, according to operators

5. Thu, 3 September 2026

   1 report
   • ABC News (Australia)19:09
     Nepali photographer documents 'survival and sorrow' of flood disaster

     Rasik Maharjan is behind the camera during one of the most difficult disasters he has had to capture on film. The job is taking an emotional toll.