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J&K Police rescue Norwegian tourist lost in Gulmarg ski resort

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Srinagar | Sunday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST
The J&K Police on Saturday resued a Norwegian tourist, who got lost in the ski slopes of Gulmarg.

The police in Baramulla district said, "A Norwegian tourist named Oeyvind Aamot arrived in Gulmarg today and went for skiing. He lost his way and got stuck in the Khar Nallah forests in Drang area.

"Two rescue teams comprising the police and the tourist department officials were formed, which moved in different directions to locate the lost tourist. The teams finally reached the forest area from where the foreigner was rescued.

"He was brought to Gulmarg safely. The tourist has expressed gratitude to the police in Gulmarg who organised the timely rescue mission to save his life."

Meanwhile, Baramulla SSP Amod Ashok Nagpure has appreciated the rescue teams and announced a cash reward for the team members.

--IANS sq/arm

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2023-01-28-22:24:02 (IANS)

 
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