How 12 ‘rat-hole’ miners launched marathon 26-hour rescue operation
Thursday, 30 November 2023 Unlikely heroes, rag-tag team of 'rat-hole' miners, played crucial role in rescuing 41 trapped labourers in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel. The miners, employed by Rockwell Enterprises, worked tirelessly for 26 hours using basic tools to clear the passage. They were called 'angels from above' by the rescued labourers. The team used shovels, spades, drilling machine, pan, and trolley to remove debris from the narrow pipe. It was an emotional moment for everyone involved.
Capping an operation that lasted over 400 hours, rescuers managed to reach 41 workers trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel since November 12. It was a test of grit and perseverance – for men on both sides of the 57 metres of debris – as the rescue operation suffered one setback after another. In the...
In a heartwarming turn of events, a group of unsung heroes emerged from the depths of a crisis in Uttarakhand, demonstrating unparalleled courage and determination. Almost always overlooked, this team..
A group of 'rat-hole' miners, hailed as "angels from above," played a crucial role in the rescue of 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel in... IndiaTimes
After consecutive setbacks caused by the auger machine's failure, a team of 'rat-hole' miners from Rockwell, a Delhi-based private company, was deployed to... IndiaTimes
Thursday, 30 November 2023
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