Local volunteers on Wednesday rescued two shepherds andtheir livestock stuck in a nallah in central Kashmir’s Budgam districtfollowing heavy rains.
Two shepherds along with their 400-500 sheep were stuck inthe middle of Doodhganga Nallah near Sogam bridge after heavy overnight rains.
They said the shepherds were not able to cross the nallahbecause of heavy water flow.
Local volunteers and the officials of the district administration rushed to the area and constructed a temporary overpass and rescued the shepherds along with livestock, reported news agency GNS.
550 sheep and 2 shepherds rescued by Budgam team at Badipora by constructing a temporary bridge.@PIB_India @diprjk pic.twitter.com/OnlFEPYepv
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