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Helicopter rescued 24 avalanche victims in Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan - They were all precious stones seekers

They were nearby a mountain village in the North-West area of Pakistan and they were at least 24, searching for precious stones when they were run down by an avalanche. Police knew about it just yesterday, two days after the event, when residents from the remote city were able to reach the first station 48 hours later. So, the use of a helicopter proved necessary to reach and rescue the bodies of the...

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Rome, Italy, 12/30/2005 17:47
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