Death toll in South Africa's building collapse rises to 16, survivor rescued after 118 hours
China DailyA man raises his hand as rescue workers carry him to an ambulance after being rescued, having survived 118 hours after a deadly building collapse in George, South Africa May 11, 2024. CAPE TOWN -- The death toll in the building collapse in South Africa has risen to 16, with 36 construction workers still trapped under the rubble, authorities said on Sunday. This followed the miraculous rescue of Gabriel Guambe, a survivor who was trapped under the rubble for nearly five days, said the George municipality in a statement issued on Saturday evening. Rescue teams onsite were encouraged to continue their dedication and hard work during the challenging task of searching for those still unaccounted for, the George municipality added in the statement.
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