8-year-old climbs trees to survive floods and reunites with mother

Zoyal Ghale survived the natural disaster in Rasuwa district before rescuers airlifted him to a hospital for treatment.

Terrifying escape into the nearby forest

When black waters rushed into his school, the young boy fled into the woods alongside a friend. He bravely climbed high trees to stay above the rising mud and surging currents.

A frantic mother searches through devastation

His mother, Matti Maya Tamang, searched relief shelters continuously while fearing her two children had perished. She found the local landscape completely ruined, stating “I could see everything was being swept away”.

Reporters help bridge the missing connection

Journalists met the injured boy at a regional facility where he held two notes worth Rs20 total. They shared their contact details, which allowed the desperate mother to track down her child.

Emotional hospital reunion brings instant relief

Tamang traveled directly to the Kathmandu hospital after discovering both of her young sons were alive. She expressed deep emotional comfort, noting “When you told me that you knew where Zoyal was, it didn‘t sound real”.

This story shows the extreme danger children face when sudden natural disasters strike remote areas. Quick thinking and basic survival instincts saved the young boy’s life during the flood. The happy outcome also highlights how local news reporters can help connect lost family members during a crisis.

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