Uttarakhand Tunnel rescue: How team of 12-rat hole miners saved the day
The true heroes of Uttarakhand Tunnel collapse rescue operation was the team of 12 rat-hole miners who were successful in the task.
Uttarkashi: The rescue mission for the 41 trapped workers in the Uttrakhand tunnel collapse incident was successfully completed on Tuesday evening. The true heroes of this rescue operation was the team of 12 rat-hole miners. This team of 12 rat hole miners were successful in completing the task that was not possible by the Auger machine.
The team manually fug through 800 metres into the debris in the final stage of the Uttarakhand tunnel rescue operation. After which, a steel pipe was inserted to complete the rescue passage.
Using traditional tools like hammers, shovels, and other equipment, they dug through the rock, creating a passage inside the tunnel. In the pitch-dark tunnel, the trapped miners created sound signals using shovels. Eventually, the rescue team, equipped with traditional tools and gadgets, successfully reached the trapped miners. The rescue operation in the adverse conditions of the tunnel was a significant success.
Reportedly, the Auger machine which was being used for the rescue operation faced multiple snags. Post which, the team of 12 rat hole miners stepped in during the last stage of Uttarakhand tunnel collapse rescue operation.
The workers who were trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand were successfully rescued. A total of five stranded workers were rescued in the first phase. To facilitate the rescue operation, ambulances were taken inside the tunnel, ready to provide immediate medical assistance to the rescued workers.
Safety measures were put in place along the 35-kilometer road to the hospital, which was designated as a zero zone, prohibiting any other movement during the rescue operation. This measure aimed to expedite the transportation of the rescued workers without any delays.
Ms Kalinga