After a painstaking 116-hour effort to clear the debris from the collapsed building in George, rescuers have uncovered a remarkable discovery: a man alive amidst the wreckage.
Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, expressed the sentiments of many when he remarked, ‘Everybody has been yearning for a miracle. Well, a miracle has indeed transpired,’ in a video shared by
Operations were halted immediately upon hearing sounds emanating from within the rubble, prompting rescuers to engage in dialogue with the individual trapped inside. He conveyed to the rescuers that he was feeling pressure on his legs, which raised concerns among the rescue team.
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