Today a US Airways plane was forced to crash land on the Hudson river in New York. The plane supposedly hit a flock of birds during take off and lost both its engines. The pilot, Chesley Sullenberger, expertly navigated the plane away from the crowded areas of New York city and managed to land in the frigid waters without letting the plane break apart.
The emergency personnel and the people on the private ferries responded immediately, offloaded all the 150 passengers and crew, and moved them safely to be treated for hypothermia and injuries. All this happened in less than an hour.
The efficiency and professionalism exhibited by these people is amazing. The desire shown and the importance given to saving every life is unbelievable. This is something that Indians must emulate. India as a nation is very callous in protecting its citizens lives. Most of us just care about the well-being of our immediate family and friends. As long as they are safe, we revert to the "चलता है" attitude, irrespective of the magnitude of any tragedy.
There's hope that change will come. But it must start with each one of us.
The emergency personnel and the people on the private ferries responded immediately, offloaded all the 150 passengers and crew, and moved them safely to be treated for hypothermia and injuries. All this happened in less than an hour.
The efficiency and professionalism exhibited by these people is amazing. The desire shown and the importance given to saving every life is unbelievable. This is something that Indians must emulate. India as a nation is very callous in protecting its citizens lives. Most of us just care about the well-being of our immediate family and friends. As long as they are safe, we revert to the "चलता है" attitude, irrespective of the magnitude of any tragedy.
There's hope that change will come. But it must start with each one of us.
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