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Indian avalanche survivor battling for life: army

Xinhua, February 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

An Indian soldier, who miraculously survived an avalanche in Siachen glacier and was pulled out alive from under 25 feet of ice after nearly a week, is in critical conditions, the Indian Army said Wednesday.

Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad has been undergoing treatment at the premier Army Reseach and Referral Hospital in the Indian capital, after being flown here Tuesday.

"He has been placed on a ventilator to protect his airway and lungs in view of his comatose state. The next 48 hours would be critical because of the complications caused by re-warming and establishment of blood flow," the Indian Army said in a statement.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the soldier at the hospital Tuesday, tweeted, "No words are enough to describe the endurance & indomitable spirit of Lance Naik Hanumanthappa. He is an outstanding soldier."

Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar also tweeted for his recovery, "My prayers are with Lance Naik Hanumanthappa who miraculously survived the avalanche at Siachen." Enditem