Six-year-old child rescued after 60 hours trapped under rubble in NepalPhoto by Marcos Felipe on Pexels
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Six-year-old child rescued after 60 hours trapped under rubble in Nepal

CNN Portugal29 August 2026 at 16:40

A six-year-old child was rescued after being trapped under rubble in Nepal for 60 hours. The rescue took place after a long period during which the child remained buried, demonstrating the resilience of the search efforts carried out in the region.

The child received food while at a security post located near the Timure region. This post served as a support point during rescue operations, providing basic assistance to the survivors found.

The incident is part of ongoing rescue efforts in Nepal, where emergency teams have been working to find survivors following the tragedy. The child's rescue represents a moment of hope amid the operation.

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