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Nepal-Tibet floods: two workers pulled alive from tunnel nine days after disaster

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Two workers were rescued from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal on Friday, nine days after a devastating flash flood involving ice, rock, and mud struck the Trishuli River valley. The individuals had been trapped at a depth of 170 meters within the Trishuli 3A hydropower project following the disaster.

The survival of the workers marks a significant development in the aftermath of the floods, which caused widespread destruction in the region. Authorities confirmed the rescue operation successfully extracted the pair from the debris-filled tunnel, providing a rare positive outcome amid the ongoing recovery efforts.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Daily Sabah Focuses on the disaster's environmental cause and the project site
The Guardian World Emphasizes the specific depth of the entrapment and project name
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