A man was pulled out alive after spending 17 days under debris in a shocking Mardan mine rescue in Mardan, Pakistan.
Officials from Rescue 1122 confirmed that the survivor, Abdul Wahab, had been trapped since March 31. A blast during mining work triggered a landslide in the Nangabad area of Rustam tehsil. Heavy stones suddenly fell on the site and buried several workers.
Rescue teams first believed they had recovered all victims. Later, they suspected one person was still missing. Because of this, they continued the search despite tough conditions.
Rescuers kept working day and night. They finally found Abdul Wahab alive under the rubble. They quickly pulled him out, turning the Mardan mine rescue into a rare survival story.
Syed Abbas said in a video statement that teams gave him first aid at the site. They then shifted him to Mardan Medical Complex for treatment.
The incident had already claimed eight lives. Workers were busy at the site when the blast caused the collapse. The situation turned deadly within moments.
Doctors are now closely monitoring Abdul Wahab. His survival has surprised many, but recovery may take time.
This incident highlights the risks in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Areas like Upper Dir, Chitral, Kohistan and Swat often face landslides due to weak terrain and steep slopes.
Experts say better safety steps are needed. Strong monitoring can help reduce such accidents in the future.
