Rescued tunnel worker says he stayed behind to save others
Summary
Sanjay Sah, one of two workers rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel in Nuwakot, said he stayed behind to help others escape after a flash flood struck the site. He was pulled out nine days after the disaster, along with another survivor, Kabir Maharjan.
Key Points
- Sanjay Sah was rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel in Nuwakot nine days after a flash flood hit the Trishuli valley.
- He said he stayed behind to make sure others could get out safely, even after urging them to run.
- Sah said he spent the trapped period reciting a mantra and believed several people may still be inside the tunnel.
- Another worker, Kabir Maharjan of Kathmandu, was also rescued alive on Friday.
