Inspiring shots of how helicopter rescuers save two men from raging river [VIDEO]

Two locals were survived only after the helicopter appeared at the scene. Photo by the Chkhorotsku Governor’s press office.

Agenda.ge, 05 Jul 2017 - 16:23, Tbilisi,Georgia

An emotional video and photos went viral today depicting how rescuers used a helicopter to save two men standing on only one safe place in a raging river.

The two were standing in the water, waiting for help. Photo by the Governor's Office of Chkhorotsku Municipality.

As reported by two locals of Khabume village in the country’s western Samegrelo region, the two men were gathering firewood at the bank of the Khobi River when instantly water surged and they appeared surrounded by raging waves.

Video by Ipress.ge.

It appeared impossible for them to reach land by themselves and they phoned the emergency service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Since rescuers couldn’t get into the water due to the high danger they used a helicopter to save the individuals.