New Delhi, June 18
The Indo Tibetan Border Police is winning hearts for their personnel’s daring trek in Himachal Pradesh to retrieve the mortal remains of a US citizen who died in a paragliding accident. The remains of 31-year-old American paraglider Bockstahler Trevor, missing near Kaza in Lahoul & Spiti, were brought down from 14800 feet by ITBP mountaineers on Monday after one of the most challenging rescue missions that spanned more than 48-hours.The State Disaster Relief Force assisted the Himveers. Describing the rescue as a sign of ITBP’s dedication to humanity, union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said: “Proud of our brave Himveers.
The ITBP Mountain Rescue Team recently undertook a challenging search operation on the high mountain cliffs in Lahaul & Spiti and recovered the body of an American citizen who lost his life in an accident while paragliding.
At the request of the local administration, @ITBP_official team members risked their own lives and climbed 14,800 feet high in the mountains to recover the mortal remains for a humanitarian cause. Their dedication to humanity is commendable.”
