Rescue Measures: More survivors recovered by rescue teams

One woman trapped in building No. 3369 after the earthquake in Zambuthiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, was rescued alive at 9:15 AM on April 1st, according to a statement from the Myanmar Fire Service Department.

In Zabuthiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw, at building No. 3369, a 62-year-old woman was trapped when the earthquake began shaking. She was found alive after 91 hours later at 7:58 AM on April 1. Following this, under the close supervision of Director General U Myat Thu of Myanmar Fire Service Department, members of the Myanmar Fire Brigade’s Search and Rescue (Special) Unit, along with rescue teams from the Yangon Region and relevant organizations, conducted the rescue operation. At 9:15 AM, she was successfully rescued alive and transported to a 1000-bed Nay Pyi Taw Hospital for treatment. 

Meanwhile, a 29-year-old woman was rescued by the Chinese Rescue Team. The survivor was in a unique situation. Her younger sister had already been successfully rescued, while she remained trapped under collapsed rubble. Throughout the operation, on-site volunteers maintained constant communication with her, offering encouragement to stay strong and cooperate with the rescue team.

As of April 1st, 649 survivors were rescued with 501 deceased bodies recovered by the collective efforts of Myanmar Fire Brigade, international rescue teams and social organizations.