97-year-old woman survives Nepal floods like a warrior

Have you ever heard of someone this old survive something this dangerous? A 97-year-old woman named Guna Maya Bohara lived through terrible floods in Nepal. Heavy rains fell. Water moved very fast. Roads broke. Houses filled with water and mud.

Guna Maya was in her home when the water came. The floods were strong and fast. Many people were hurt. Many people died. But Guna Maya did not give up. She stayed calm and waited for help.

Workers came to help. They brought a big machine called an excavator. This machine is very strong. It can move heavy things. The workers used it to reach Guna Maya. They moved the broken rocks and mud. They worked fast. They wanted to save her life.

When they found her, everyone was so happy. Guna Maya was alive! She looked strong, like a warrior. A warrior is someone very brave and powerful. At 97 years old, she was braver than many young people. She did not feel scared. She stayed strong.

Guna Maya's family hugged her when she was safe. They cried happy tears. The workers who saved her said she was amazing. Her story gives hope to other people. It shows that age is not the most important thing. Your heart and your will to live are what matter.

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.