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.
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