‘I couldn’t run away alone; I had to save everyone’: Rescued Sanjay Sah recounts escape attempt

Summary

Sanjay Sah, rescued after nine days in the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project tunnel, said he stayed behind to alert others and help evacuate workers during the incident. He was rescued along with Kabir Maharjan on Friday morning, and both work for the Nepal Electricity Authority.

Key Points
  • Sanjay Sah was rescued after spending nine days trapped in the tunnel of the Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project.
  • He said he stayed behind to warn others and help evacuate people from the control room, which left him unable to escape.
  • Sah said there may still be three to four people near the trapped area and possibly others inside the power house.
  • He was rescued along with Kabir Maharjan, another Nepal Electricity Authority worker, by the Nepal Army.
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