Chinese national pulled alive from hydropower tunnel in Nepal after 10 days
Summary
A Chinese national was pulled alive from a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project after being trapped for 10 days. He was found about 225 metres inside by a joint rescue team as search efforts continued after the Bhotekoshi flood.
Key Points
- A Chinese national was rescued alive from a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower project after 10 days trapped inside.
- The man, identified as Luhaitao, was found about 225 metres inside the tunnel by a joint team of Nepali Army and foreign rescuers.
- He was taken for a medical check-up after the rescue.
- Search operations were still ongoing at the project after the devastating Bhotekoshi flood.