A SELFLESS Winsford paramedic has flown out to Nepal to help in the aftermath of the massive earthquake that has killed thousands and left the country in ruins.

Retainer paramedic Keith Lee, 50, who has lived in Winsford for 16 years, has flown out to the devastated country, in South Asia, with the volunteer group Disaster Medics.

The devastating earthquake has killed more than 6000 so far, and obliterated thousands of villages across the country.

Keith said: “When I found out what had happened I just thought, 'how can I get involved? Is there anything I can do to help’?

“I don’t really know what I’m getting myself into really. You’re not really going to get the full appreciation of the situation until you’re there.

“It’s one of those things. I’ve done a few tours with the army, and you never really know what to expect until you get there. I’ve never helped in the aftermath of an earthquake before.

“You can try to imagine what it’s like, but until you see it, see all the buildings crumbled around you, you can't. Imagine if Winsford was a pile of rubble. It's hard to fathom.”

Keith and eight others flew out to Nepal last week with Disaster Medics, an aid group that work in disaster zones all over the globe.

The voluntary organisation provide first aid and pre-hospital care to those in need and provide medical training to local volunteers.

Disaster Medics rely on donations to fund their work.

“Obviously there’s this big nationally campaign, which people are – rightly so – donating money to,” Keith said.

“But there are also lots of small splinter groups like ours, and we also need funding to help pay for flights and other expenses.”

The group plan to stay in Nepal for between 10-12 days. Despite such a valiant effort, Keith says he is helping simply because he can.

He said: “There are lots of people going out there to help, so I don’t count myself as special. I’m in a position where I can do it, so why not?”

To donate to disaster medics, visit, gofundme.com/disastermedics