Pregnant woman moved to safety on Mi-17
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An SLAF chopper in a rescue mission
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Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter rescued 46 persons from
Batticaloa since Sunday evening owing to the devastating flood situation
prevailing in the area. The chopper carried out three shuttles for the
rescue mission where eight from Tampitiya and 16 from Bogamuyaya were
flown away for safety from the flood waters which have ravaged the
Batticaloa District with the recent heavy rains.
Meanwhile an SLAF Mi-17 carried out a ration drop at Thoppigala this
morning, providing relief aid to flood victims.
The Bell 212 helicopter transported a pregnant woman from
Valaichchenai to Polonnaruwa Hospital. The rescue missions which
commenced Sunday afternoon were completed last morning. SLAF aircraft
are on standby to assist the people.
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