PALAKKAD: Efforts are on to rescue the youth who got trapped in Cheradu hill cleft in Malampuzha. 24 hours have gone past since the accident. Although the youth, who suffered a leg injury, can be seen lying trapped between the rocks, rescue workers were unable to reach out to him. The government has sought the help of the Army and Air Force to rescue the youth, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said. Although the helicopter of the Coast Guard was used several times today, the rescue operators were unable to rescue the youth due to strong winds.

Commandos from the Para Regimental Center will soon start from Bengaluru. They will be flown to Sulur by an Air Force plane. From there they will reach Malampuzha by road. In addition, another 7-member unit of the Army's Madras Regiment will arrive from Ooty Wellington. This team includes those who have conquered Mount Everest.