Chamba (Himachal Pradesh):In a tragic incident amid severe snowfall and sub-zero temperatures in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district, two brothers lost their lives after being trapped in the mountains, while their pet dog stayed beside their bodies for nearly three days without food, moving rescuers to tears.
The victims have been identified as Vikasit Rana (19) #WATCH | Himachal Pradesh | The State Disaster Response Force Heli service evacuated two bodies in snow-covered hills in the Holi area of the Bharmour subdivision in the Chamba district.
and his younger brother Piyush Kumar (13). Their bodies were recovered on Monday following an intensive three-day search operation in the high-altitude terrain near Bharmour.
(Source: SDRF) pic.twitter.com/bD4RyZmZIc
Pilgrimage Turns Fatal
The brothers had set out on January 23 to visit the renowned Bharmani Mata Temple in Bharmour subdivision, accompanied by their pet dog. Vikasit, who had a keen interest in trekking and videography, reportedly climbed further uphill to capture footage when weather conditions deteriorated rapidly.
A sudden blizzard, coupled with plunging temperatures well below freezing, caused the brothers to lose their way. Later that evening, Vikasit managed to call home, informing his family that they had reached a place known as Dafar Ka Goth and that his phone battery was running low. Contact was lost soon after.
Emotional Rescue Operation In Chamba, Himachal, two cousins died during a trek in heavy snow
Piyush’s pitbull stayed beside his body for 4 days in freezing temperatures, without food, guarding him 😥
Rescue teams later found the bodies & airlifted the dog. They too got emotional🥹pic.twitter.com/WGBU9XjMvI
A joint search operation involving the police, NDRF, SDRF, and the Indian Army was launched. After days of combing the snow-covered slopes, rescuers located Piyush’s body near Kukru Kanda hill. Beside him stood their pet dog—shivering, weak from hunger, yet steadfastly refusing to leave or allow anyone near its owner.
Rescuers said the dog had remained there for nearly 72 hours, enduring extreme cold and starvation while guarding the body. Vikasit’s body was later found in a nearby mountain stream. Both bodies, along with the dog, were airlifted by helicopter due to the treacherous terrain.
A Village in Mourning
Bharmour MLA Janak Raj described the rescue as deeply emotional. The bodies were handed over to the family for last rites, and the dog was reunited with the grieving relatives.
As Chamba mourns the loss of two young lives, the unwavering loyalty displayed by the pet has touched hearts across the region—serving as a poignant reminder of silent devotion amid nature’s unforgiving fury.
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