Kedarnath Viral Video: One helicopter crashed this morning in the valleys of Uttarakhand without reporting any loss to life and property. “An MI-17 helicopter of the Indian Air Force was airlifting a damaged helicopter from Kedarnath, according to reports received here. The helicopter, while en-route, had a snapped tow chain, which caused the helicopter to spiral down to the ground.
Helicopter Crashes in Rugged Kedarnath Hills During Recovery Operation
In this Kedarnath Viral Video we can see It crashed in the hills near the pilgrimage town of Kedarnath, an area of tough and inhospitable terrain. Another helicopter had crashed while landing in Kedarnath some time ago and had to be repaired on-site. The MI-17 was trying to lift the damaged helicopter when the chain used for towing snapped, causing it to crash. Luckily, the helicopter fell in an uninhabited hilly area, away from the populated region, thus minimizing the potential harm.
Authorities on High Alert
The helicopter had a great impact and fell, with debris spilling near Tharu camp, a site of the crash. The SDRF was sent into the site, continuing an investigation into why the accident happened. The incident has been highly trending on social media, dominated by the hashtag #Kedarnath, with many expressing relief that no casualities occurred, while also being in a bind about safety in the aerial operation in the area. Authorities continue to investigate the incident to ensure that all future flights in this demanding terrain operate safely and securely.
