Nepalese team undergoing training in alpine rescue in Switzerland

A delegation from Fishtail Air is undergoing observation training in Alpine Rescue Operations with the support of a Swiss Company, 'Air Zermatt', in Switzerland.

Since its inception in 1968, Air Zermatt has pioneered helicopter rescue operations in the Swiss Alps.

To extend expertise in Alpine Rescue Operations in the Himalayas, Air Zermatt organized observation training programme to the Nepalese team from March 4.

Air Zermatt's is known as an expert in conducting Human Sling Operations, a difficult aerial rescue maneuver involving dropping an expert mountain guide at an inaccessible point to lift stranded people using ropes.

"It is hoped that the transfer of this special skill from Swiss Alps to the Nepal Himalayas will not only help in saving lives at risk on the high mountains, but also enhance level of safety and instill confidence in adventurers. The company plans to organize more training programmes in future," a press statement by Fishtail Air said. nepalnews.com