Chinese National Rescued from Nepal Tunnel 10 Days After Devastating Flash Flood
Source Summary
A Chinese national was rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal on Saturday, 10 days after a flash flood caused by a wall of ice, rock, and mud swept through a Himalayan valley. The disaster has killed more than 1,300 people according to authorities.
Why it matters
The rescue demonstrates survival possibilities even days after a major disaster, while highlighting the scale of the catastrophe that killed over 1,300 people in the Himalayan region.
