‘Miracle’ In Nepal: Two Hydropower Workers Rescued Alive After 9 Days Inside Debris-Filled Tunnel

Home Minister Sudan Gurung identified Shah as a mechanical foreman and Maharjan as a mechanical supervisor.

Maharjan’s brother, Amir Maharjan, told AFP that the news had brought immense relief to the family. He said: “I am so happy, my heart is lighter.”

🇳🇵🚨 নেপালে ত্রিশূলী-3A জলবিদ্যুৎ প্রকল্পের সুড়ঙ্গের ভিতর থেকে উদ্ধারকর্মীরা একজনকে নিরাপদে উদ্ধার করেছেন। চলমান উদ্ধার অভিযানের মধ্যে এই সাফল্য স্বস্তির খবর।#Nepal
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— Smita Patil (@patil45802) September 4, 2026

Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Mechanical Foreman Sanjay Shah has been successfully rescued from the Trishuli 3A tunnel.
The news of his safe rescue brings immense joy and relief. ❤️🙏

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— Kumar Bhaskar (@kumarbhaskar2_) September 4, 2026

The rescue was particularly significant because no hydropower workers trapped underground had been confirmed alive during the earlier days of the search.

Rescuers had been working around the clock to clear thick layers of mud and debris blocking the tunnel. Reports said teams had dug through around 50 to 60 metres of debris before reaching the trapped workers.