A rescue worker in Flateyri, Iceland held a young girl's hand for hours after finding her buried in an avalanche, providing both physical stability and psychological reassurance until she could be fully excavated and transported to safety. The girl survived the incident, and the rescuer's sustained presence became a crucial part of her rescue outcome.
Upworthy · Friday, 5 June 2026
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