Andy Thapa is a charter and rescue pilot for a Nepali helicopter company. He's been rescuing people stranded by the catastrophic flooding, and carrying them to safety.
An adopted Jurassian, Nepalese is the head of two humanitarian associations working in his country of origin. He was asked by the authorities immediately after the disaster to send emergency aid to the victims. About 40 people from his village, who went trekking with tourists, are among the missing.
The Nepali Army brigade at the airport is coordinating the delivery and transportation of relief supplies from the collection center to private helicopters.