‘I never thought a day this happy would come’: Brother shares joy after Kabir Maharjan rescued alive

Summary

Kabir Maharjan was rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel nine days after a flood in the Bhotekoshi River trapped him and another worker. He is receiving treatment at Birendra Hospital in Kathmandu as the search continues for anyone else still missing.

Key Points
  • Kabir Maharjan was rescued alive from the tunnel of the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project after nine days.
  • Two workers were trapped after a massive flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa.
  • The Nepal Army and Armed Police Force carried out the rescue and airlifted the men to Kathmandu for treatment.
  • Kabir Maharjan is receiving ICU treatment at Birendra Hospital in Chhauni, Kathmandu.
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