Two workers were rescued alive from the Trishuli-3A tunnel in Nepal after 10 days. Tunnel rescue expert Arnold Dix described the operation as extraordinary and said it raised hopes of finding the remaining missing people.

Two workers were rescued alive from the tunnel after 10 days.

The rescue team's recovery of two workers alive after nine days from the Trishuli-3A hydroelectric project tunnel in Nepal is a major success. Renowned tunnel rescue expert Arnold Dix has described the entire operation as extraordinary. Dix is ​​the same expert who gained prominence in India in 2023 for the rescue of workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand.

Dix is ​​currently guiding the ongoing rescue operation in Nepal. Speaking to a TV channel, he said that retrieving two people alive in such difficult conditions is a major victory for the rescue team. He said that a situation of this scale has never been encountered anywhere in the world before.

Workers were trapped in the tunnel after the flood.

The devastating floods in the Trishuli River basin have caused significant damage to several hydroelectric projects. Several workers went missing after the floods. The tunnel at the Trishuli-3A project was also filled with large amounts of rocks and mud, blocking access. Rescue teams spent several days removing debris using machinery. Pipes were inserted to supply air to the tunnel, and efforts were made to prevent air from escaping. Rescuers continued to work in the hope that someone might still be alive inside the tunnel.

Rocks as big as cars made things difficult.

Arnold Dix explained that the biggest challenge in this operation was removing heavy rocks and debris. He said that some of the rocks were so large that special methods had to be used to remove them. Such a situation is considered extremely difficult in any tunnel rescue operation. According to Dix, the rescue team identified areas of the tunnel where people could remain safe despite the flooding and debris. The discovery of two workers alive has further increased the rescue team's confidence in these areas.

The discovery of two people raised hopes for the remaining workers.

The two rescued workers remained inside the tunnel for about 10 days without electricity or light. During this time, they kept themselves alive with the help of the water and food available there. Dix says that in such circumstances, a person's will to survive is also very important. He said that initially it was not clear how much food and water the people trapped inside the tunnel had. It was completely dark inside, and there was no electricity. Despite this, finding two people alive is proof that people can survive even in difficult conditions in some parts of the tunnel.

The search for many people is still ongoing.

The rescue team's hopes have been raised after the two workers were rescued alive. According to reports, several other workers are still feared trapped in the Trishuli-3A tunnel. Rescuers are trying to reach the inside by removing debris. Several workers are also reported missing at other hydroelectric projects in the Trishuli River Valley. Rescue operations are underway at various locations. The discovery of two people alive from Trishuli-3A has brought new hope to the families. According to Dix, this operation has increased confidence that people may survive for a long time in some safe parts of the tunnel, so the rescue team is now searching for the remaining missing people with greater optimism.