Nepal floods: Man rescued after climbing tree to escape rising waters

During severe flooding in Nepal, a man was rescued after climbing a tree to escape rising waters that had swallowed roads and fields. The dramatic scene, captured by a Reuters reporter, showed the man clinging to a branch as currents threatened to sweep him away.

Specialized rescue teams and divers conducted a delicate operation to reach the individual as water levels continued to rise. Following his successful rescue, the man was transported to a hospital for medical attention.