WATCH: IAF helicopter rescue 10 from overflowing Chitravati river
According to an IAF statement, Indian Air Force helicopter IAF Mi-17 was pressed into service to rescue the men after receiving a distress request from the AP government.
The rescue was carried out by the Winching operation.
The chopper took off from Air Force Station parked here at Yelahanka at a short notice and reached the rescue site, negotiating inclement weather conditions. (UNI)