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Miraculous Rescue in South Africa: Man Pulled from Rubble Five Days Post-Collapse

The survivor was extracted from the debris of a collapsed building in George, sparking renewed efforts in the ongoing search and rescue operation.

  • A man was rescued 116 hours after a building collapsed in George, South Africa, described as a 'miracle' by officials.
  • The building, under construction, collapsed unexpectedly, trapping 81 people; 13 confirmed dead, 29 rescued, and 39 still missing.
  • Rescue teams utilized cranes, drills, and manual digging in a race against time to find survivors.
  • Authorities are now conducting multiple investigations into the cause of the collapse, involving police and labor departments.
  • The incident has prompted a rigorous identification process for victims, using DNA testing and fingerprints.
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