Miracle Rescue Man Pulled Alive from Rubble Five Days After Deadly Myanmar Earthquake
Myanmar – Nearly five days after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, killing over 2,700 people, rescue teams pulled a 26-year-old man alive from the debris of a collapsed hotel, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The dramatic rescue took place around 12:30 AM local time (1800 GMT Tuesday) in Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s capital, and was carried out by a joint team of Myanmar and Turkish responders, according to news agency AFP. The survivor, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was rushed to a hospital for medical attention.
This miraculous rescue comes just a day after a 63-year-old woman was pulled alive from the wreckage of a collapsed building in the capital. Both incidents have given hope to rescue teams and families still searching for their loved ones amid the devastation.
The powerful earthquake, which struck Myanmar late last week, has so far claimed 2,716 lives, with at least 4,521 people injured and 441 still missing. Authorities fear that the death toll may continue to rise as search and rescue operations persist across the affected regions.
The destruction caused by the quake has been immense, with thousands of buildings reduced to rubble and entire communities left in ruins. Aid organizations and international rescue teams have been working tirelessly to find survivors and provide relief to those affected. However, challenges such as damaged infrastructure and aftershocks have made rescue efforts increasingly difficult.
Officials have urged residents to remain cautious, as aftershocks continue to shake the region, posing further risks to already weakened structures. Meanwhile, humanitarian agencies are mobilizing emergency supplies, including food, water, and medical aid, to assist the thousands of displaced survivors.
As Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of this catastrophic disaster, stories of survival like this continue to provide a glimmer of hope amid tragedy. The world watches as rescue teams race against time to save as many lives as possible.
