Wife says rescued husband has ‘a second life’ after nine days trapped in Nepal tunnel
Summary
Kabir Maharjan was pulled alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel after 10 days trapped underground by the Bhotekoshi flood. His wife said he had been given “a second life” and thanked the rescuers who saved him.
Key Points
- Kabir Maharjan was rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel after being trapped for 10 days following the Bhotekoshi flood.
- His wife, Hira Shobha, said he had been given “a second life” and described the ordeal as extremely painful for the family.
- The rescue operation involved the Nepali Army, Armed Police Force and foreign rescue teams.
- Another trapped worker, Sanjay Sah, was also rescued on Friday morning.