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Myanmar Earthquake Survivor Recounts Ordeal, Feeling Abandoned by Authorities

ReutersApril 6, 20251 min7,616 views
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Trapped and Injured

  • πŸ€• Trapped under debris after the earthquake, the survivor sustained injuries to their waist and a severe chop wound to their hand.
  • ⏳ It took many hours for rescuers to extract the survivor, with their hand being slowly pulled from the rubble.
  • ⚠️ Further debris fell on the survivor just moments after they were freed, highlighting the precariousness of their situation.

Self-Reliance Amidst Devastation

  • πŸ› οΈ The survivor has been removing debris on their own, stating that no one has offered assistance yet.
  • 🏠 The collapsed restaurant was a high building, and the wreckage posed a potential danger to neighboring properties.
  • πŸ’° To clear the mess, the survivor had to hire a bulldozer, paying the driver 20 gallons of fuel for one hour of work.
  • πŸ˜” The individual expresses that they are on their own to manage the cleaning efforts, as no external help has materialized.
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