KNZ NEWS DESK
Srinagar, Feb 1 : A British foreign National and a skii enthusiast, Lachlan Stewart, who was on a Ski trip to Gulmarg, lost his track while skiing at Afarwat/Gondola Phase 2 on 31 Jan 21.
A statement issued by Army stated that after struggling for two hours in heavy snow, he reached the other side of Afarwat towards dense jungle at around 5 pm. Having landed up in a ‘no telephone signal’ zone, the individual was unable to contact his hotel staff or anyone else.
He was spotted by an Army Patrol party of Gulmarg Battalion and was rescued to their nearest Company Operating Base. It was a great relief for the individual as he was drenching wet after negotiating Nalas and snow in wilderness. The individual was treated with great hospitality as per the ethos of the Army, and was given new pair of shoes, shocks and warm refreshments.
Later in the evening, Mr Lachlan Stewart was dropped by Army to his hotel in Gulmarg. Mr Lachlan thanked the Army for this life saving effort. (KNT)
