This weekend brings inspiring stories of hope from two remarkable rescue missions. In Uttarakhand, India, rescuers continue to search for over 20 construction workers missing after a devastating avalanche, with 10 already rescued. Meanwhile, in the Russian Far East, 374 fishermen trapped on drifting ice floes were successfully brought to safety, highlighting the resilience and bravery of rescue teams in challenging conditions.

374 fishermen saved from ice floes in Russia

Indian army rescues workers from avalanche | Fishermen saved from ice floes in Russia

An avalanche was reported over Gandhi Sarovar in Kedarnath in northern Indian hilly state of Uttarakhand on Sunday (Jun 30). A video of the horrifying incident has gone viral on the internet.

Video: Gandhi Sarovar in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath hit by massive avalanche

Earlier today, authorities reported that ten more bodies have been recovered raising the death toll to 26 due to an avalanche that slammed climbers in the Indian Himalayas.