YouTuber’s live vlog of IAF helicopter’s emergency landing amid floods goes viral in northern India
by Aditi VermaA local YouTuber from northern India’s Bihar, Mukesh Joshi, has captured national attention with his gripping live vlog of an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter’s emergency landing in a flooded area during a relief mission.
The incident took place in the Aurai block, at Ward 13 of New Village (Naya Gaon) in Muzaffarpur district on October 2.
Visuals showed YouTuber Mukesh Joshi filmed his vlog in a flooded area, where he stood chest-deep in water while capturing the emergency landing of an IAF helicopter. He engaged with locals, gathering their insights, all while his camera rolled, showcasing his charisma and determination amidst the challenging conditions.
In a dramatic turn of events during flood relief operations in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing due to bad weather. The helicopter, on a mission to deliver essential supplies to flood-affected areas, landed in a waterlogged region of the Aurai block in the Sitamarhi sector, leaving it partially submerged.
Mukesh Joshi, a local YouTuber, was at the scene and quickly turned the unfolding situation into a live vlog. His charisma and on-the-ground reporting style captivated viewers as he waded through chest-deep floodwaters, narrating the incident in real-time. His footage, which showcased both the tense situation and the efforts of local villagers to rescue the IAF crew, has gone viral.
In one standout moment of the video, Joshi interviews a local villager who played a key role in the rescue effort. “I would always risk my life to save our soldiers,” the man declared a sentiment that resonated strongly with viewers.
According to officials, the helicopter was en route from Darbhanga and was carrying four crew members. Fortunately, none of the IAF personnel were injured, thanks to the swift response of the local villagers who helped them evacuate the aircraft before official rescue teams arrived. The incident was later confirmed by SSP Rakesh Kumar, who praised the efforts of the locals in helping to secure the helicopter.
This raw, unfiltered coverage by Joshi, which includes interviews with local heroes and emotional commentary, has struck a chord with viewers, earning him widespread recognition.
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