Bhubaneswar: A team of Odisha Fire and Emergency Services rescued 10 persons who were trapped amid a strong water current in a canal at Tadama under Bhanjanagar police station limits in Ganjam district while returning from a landslide rescue assignment.
According to an official press release issued by Odisha Fire and Emergency Services, the Rourkela Fire Station team was proceeding towards Gidipabali village in Bhanjanagar to undertake rescue operations in the landslide-affected area when its personnel spotted the 10 persons stranded in the middle of a canal at Tadama.
The persons had earlier been evacuated from their homes to safer locations in view of the prevailing flood situation. However, they had returned to collect their belongings when they were caught in the canal amid a strong water current.
Acting swiftly, the fire services personnel launched a rescue operation under the leadership of ASO Pradeep Kumar Nayak. Through coordinated efforts, the team managed to safely evacuate all 10 persons from the canal and shift them to a secure location.
