Israeli tourist rescued from Rasuwa

April 11, Kathmandu: An Israeli tourist, who had fallen ill in course of trekking was rescued using a helicopter on Monday morning.

Israeli citizen, Oren Jaib Eden, with passport number 33162322 was rescued from Chandanbari of Rasuwa and brought to Kathmandu by an Air Dynasty helicopter.

The tourist had fallen ill on Sunday and was rescued on Monday morning, said Nwang Finjo Tamang of Hotel Red Panda, Chandanbari.

Eden was brought to Chandanbari on Sunday evening with the support of local hotel entrepreneurs and sent to Kathmandu this morning.

Flight Manager of Air Dynasty, Dawa Sherpa, said that the tourist is receiving treatment at Kalopool-based Swagan Hospital.

Eden along with his friend had gone trekking and he started suffering from headaches on Saturday after reaching Gosainkunda.

Gosainkunda is located at an altitude of 4,380 meters.

The Syaphrubesi-based tourist police have requested the tourists to contact them or the District Police Office if they fall ill or need help in course of trekking.