In a race against time, a Chinese rescue team pulled off a miracle in Myanmar this week! ๐ฅ A woman trapped under rubble for nearly 60 hours was rescued alive from a collapsed hotel in Mandalay after a magnitude-7.9 earthquake rocked the region. The dramatic operation lasted over five hours, with rescuers battling unstable debris and fading hopes.
๐จ 'Her voice was faint, but we kept digging,' said Team Leader Zhang Wei, describing the moment they found the survivor. The woman, whose identity remains private, was stable but exhausted when finally pulled freeโmarking the teamโs first successful rescue since arriving on March 30.
๐ The quake, which struck on March 28, has devastated communities across Myanmar. Over 100 international aid groups, including Chinaโs 65-member squad, are now on the ground. This mission highlights the power of cross-border collaboration during disasters. ๐ค
๐ก Did you know? China has dispatched rescue teams to over 20 global emergencies in the past decade, earning praise for their rapid response tech and expertise. Stay tuned as recovery efforts continue!
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Chinese team rescues survivor from collapsed hotel after Myanmar quake
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