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We expect to rescue the shepherds easily in the coming days," added Shukla.About 150 shepherds and an estimated 15,000-strong livestock were trapped in Bara Bhangal rally since September 21. On October 5, a few officials, including the deputy commissioner and superintendent of police, visited the region in a helicopter. The district administration had failed miserably to assist the stranded shepherds. DHARAMSHALA: On Wednesday, a team of mountaineers and district officials have resecued about 14 deras of shepherds by evening. Each dera comprises two to four shepherds, about 300 to 500 livestock.According to Sub-Divisional Magistrate Baijnath Vilas Shukla, those resecued were safe..