After a tense wait, Lu Haitao was rescued from a tunnel in Nepal, where catastrophic floods had claimed over 1,300 lives. Lu was trapped for 10 days in a 225-meter hydropower tunnel before being airlifted to safety and taken to a hospital in stable condition. The floods, likely triggered by a glacier collapse, have left nearly 4,900 people missing. Lu, a former farmer from China, had traveled to Nepal for work earlier this year. His family endured days of uncertainty, relying on news updates and mutual aid groups for information. The rescue brought immense relief to his family, who had been anxiously following the situation. Lu’s story highlights the challenges faced by families during natural disasters and the importance of hope and perseverance.
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Nepal flood survivor’s family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting
