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Chinese National Rescued From Nepal Tunnel After 10-Day Flood Ordeal

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THE BRIEF
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A Chinese worker was pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal on September 5, 2026, ten days after being trapped by devastating flash floods.

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The rescue operation involved specialized engineering teams who navigated debris-filled tunnels, following a disaster that has claimed over 1,300 lives across the region.

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This rescue marks a rare success in the ongoing search for missing persons, as authorities continue to assess the structural integrity of damaged infrastructure.