KATHMANDU: A miracle happened in 7.9 earthquake hit Kathmandu as a man was rescued under the debris alive after 82 hours.
Rishi Khanal, 27, was saved by a French rescue team. Mr Khanal’s foot was trapped after he was hit by falling masonry and his foot was crushed during the chaotic scenes.
Talking to foreign news agency after he was rescued “I had some hope but by yesterday I’d given up. My nails went all white and my lips cracked … I was sure no one was coming for me. I was certain I was going to die.”
It took several hours to rescue Mr Khanal after he kept “banging against the rubble”. He had been trapped for 82 hours.
“There was no sound going out, or coming in. I kept banging against the rubble and finally someone responded and came to help.”
“It feels good. I am thankful,” he said.
