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Survivor of deadly mine collapse in DR Congo recounts rescue

Survivor of deadly mine collapse in DR Congo recounts rescue

Summary

A miner in the Democratic Republic of Congo shared his experience of surviving a mine collapse caused by heavy rains. He described how rescuers saved him after he spent hours trapped underground while many of his colleagues did not survive.

Key Facts

  • A mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo collapsed due to heavy rains.
  • The collapse trapped many miners underground for several hours.
  • Rescuers pulled Grace Barata, a miner, out alive the day after the collapse.
  • Several miners died in the incident, according to a survivor's account.
  • The survivor recounted the event to Al Jazeera, a news organization.
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