Two climbers in New Zealand miraculously survived after being buried by an avalanche and then caught in a blizzard atop one of New Zealand’s most famous mountain ranges. Their survival instinct kicked in after they had come face to face with the natural calamity. They managed to live, though, by building a snow cave and chomping off muesli bars until help arrived.

The two men, who are said to be in their 20s, were stuck atop The Remarkables mountain range– a 2,300-metre-high range above Queenstown –during their three-day ice climbing adventure.

According to local media reports, the climbers, whose identity has not been provided, had spent three nights camping and climbing in the area over the weekend before the weather deteriorated on Monday.

After waking up on Tuesday morning, both found their tent almost buried by snow. Then they decided to walk out, but before crossing an area through a small gully, they unknowingly triggered a substantial class two avalanche—large enough to bury a person, according to officials.

The avalanche was reportedly about 70m across and carried them about 20m down south, and partially buried them.

After digging themselves out of it, both contacted the police. They attempted rescue twice,&nbsp;but blizzard conditions made it impossible for the cops to reach them via helicopter.

As the conditions were not conducive, both headed back to their camp the night before. But instead of erecting the wet tent, they dug out a snow cave under a huge rock and hunkered down.

Wakatipu Alpine Cliff Rescue team co-ordinator Russ Tilsley said they had plenty of food with about 15 muesli bars, which helped them to brave the chill.

“It was incredibly fortunate the men had been on the edge of the avalanche when it was triggered,” Tilsley was quoted as saying by The Guardian.

“They were lucky they were there and not 50 or 100 metres into the flow, because they probably would have been dead,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Two climbers in New Zealand miraculously survived after being buried by an avalanche and then caught in a blizzard atop one of New Zealand’s most famous mountain ranges.

Two climbers in New Zealand miraculously survived after being buried by an avalanche and then caught in a blizzard atop one of New Zealand’s most famous mountain ranges. Their survival instinct kicked in after they had come face to face with the natural calamity. They managed to live, though, by building a snow cave and chomping off muesli bars until help arrived. The two men, who are said to be in their 20s, were stuck atop The Remarkables mountain range– a 2,300-metre-high range above Queenstown –during their three-day ice climbing adventure. According to local media reports, the climbers, whose identity has not been provided, had spent three nights camping and climbing in the area over the weekend before the weather deteriorated on Monday. After waking up on Tuesday morning, both found their tent almost buried by snow. Then they decided to walk out, but before crossing an area through a small gully, they unknowingly triggered a substantial class two avalanche—large enough to bury a person, according to officials. The avalanche was reportedly about 70m across and carried them about 20m down south, and partially buried them. After digging themselves out of it, both contacted the police. They attempted rescue twice, but blizzard conditions made it impossible for the cops to reach them via helicopter. As the conditions were not conducive, both headed back to their camp the night before. But instead of erecting the wet tent, they dug out a snow cave under a huge rock and hunkered down. Wakatipu Alpine Cliff Rescue team co-ordinator Russ Tilsley said they had plenty of food with about 15 muesli bars, which helped them to brave the chill. “It was incredibly fortunate the men had been on the edge of the avalanche when it was triggered,” Tilsley was quoted as saying by The Guardian. “They were lucky they were there and not 50 or 100 metres into the flow, because they probably would have been dead,” he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Climbers survive avalanche, blizzard at New Zealand’s famous mountain range thanks to snow cave, muesli bars

Congo has witnessed deployment of the Indian military in various phases under the auspice of UN Mission. What is unique is the rising workforce of the Indian women officers in the field duty in Congo. Many lady officers are being deployed as Military Observers in far-flung rural areas. 
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The military observers are posted without weapons in rural areas to build community confidence. What was considered to be men&rsquo;s domain, has been pockmarked by women. Indian women Military Observers work and stay together with Military Observers from foreign countries when deployed in the field. Their participation in the work-force as observers to has increased. Sources say that target now is being kept at 15 per cent of the total observers deployed. 
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One of the woman observers said that with foreign national as Miliatry Observers, many levels of adjustment is required as it is not only about language and lifestyle but also about food.&nbsp; 
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&quot;High portion of Garam Masala in food is interpreted an act of displeasure on our part by the foreign Military Observers. Unko lagta hai ki hum naaraz hain. So, we are careful when we work out our food, least wrong message goes out,&rdquo; said one of the lady officers posted as Military Observer in rural Congo. 
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Most of the lady officers work in isolated areas with an extremely poor road network. Any emergency is supposed to be ideally met with air support but as usual, it is the premium in ethnically torn Congo. 
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Today, Congo sits on the border of being a failed state where people openly talk about trifurcation of the country. Elections are delayed and local militias continue to milk country&rsquo;s vast resources to fund their little armies which are a terror in rural and uncontactable parts of Congo. It is for this reason that UN Peacekeeping Mission is present in the country. 
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On being asked about the absence of weapon and insecurity, one of the officers said that weapon would defeat the purpose of building confidence in the rural area. &ldquo;Our training remains the same. There exists set protocols. We don&rsquo;t feel the difference just because we are women. Things are changing slowly for but they are changing for good,&rdquo; said one of the lady officers. 
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Their participation in the workforce as observers has increased. Sources say that target by Indian Military is now is being kept at 15 percent of the total observers deployed.

Many lady officers are being deployed as Military Observers in far-flung rural areas

Congo has witnessed deployment of the Indian military in various phases under the auspice of UN Mission. What is unique is the rising workforce of the Indian women officers in the field duty in Congo. Many lady officers are being deployed as Military Observers in far-flung rural areas. The military observers are posted without weapons in rural areas to build community confidence. What was considered to be men’s domain, has been pockmarked by women. Indian women Military Observers work and stay together with Military Observers from foreign countries when deployed in the field. Their participation in the work-force as observers to has increased. Sources say that target now is being kept at 15 per cent of the total observers deployed. One of the woman observers said that with foreign national as Miliatry Observers, many levels of adjustment is required as it is not only about language and lifestyle but also about food. "High portion of Garam Masala in food is interpreted an act of displeasure on our part by the foreign Military Observers. Unko lagta hai ki hum naaraz hain. So, we are careful when we work out our food, least wrong message goes out,” said one of the lady officers posted as Military Observer in rural Congo. Most of the lady officers work in isolated areas with an extremely poor road network. Any emergency is supposed to be ideally met with air support but as usual, it is the premium in ethnically torn Congo. Today, Congo sits on the border of being a failed state where people openly talk about trifurcation of the country. Elections are delayed and local militias continue to milk country’s vast resources to fund their little armies which are a terror in rural and uncontactable parts of Congo. It is for this reason that UN Peacekeeping Mission is present in the country. On being asked about the absence of weapon and insecurity, one of the officers said that weapon would defeat the purpose of building confidence in the rural area. “Our training remains the same. There exists set protocols. We don’t feel the difference just because we are women. Things are changing slowly for but they are changing for good,” said one of the lady officers. Their participation in the workforce as observers has increased. Sources say that target by Indian Military is now is being kept at 15 percent of the total observers deployed.

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