Miner found alive after 17 days has left an entire community in shock after a dramatic rescue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The man, believed to be dead, was discovered under rubble long after his family had accepted his loss.
Abdul Wahab had been trapped beneath debris when a blast caused a landslide at a marble mine in Mardan’s Rustam area on March 31. Rescue teams recovered several bodies in the days that followed, and his family was told he had not survived. They held his funeral, offered prayers, and began mourning.
Seventeen days later, everything changed. During ongoing search efforts, a faint voice was heard from beneath the rubble. It was Wahab, calling out for help. The discovery stunned rescue workers, who quickly worked to pull him out alive.
Miner found alive after 17 days is now receiving treatment at a local hospital after his rescue. Officials said the operation continued longer than expected due to the scale of the collapse. Eight other workers lost their lives in the same incident.
In Mohmand district, where Wahab’s family lives, the news spread quickly. A home that had been filled with grief suddenly turned into a place of disbelief and relief. Relatives who had already gone through funeral rituals struggled to process the news that he had survived.
Locals say the moment felt unreal. What started as mourning turned into a rare moment of joy. Many still find it hard to believe that a miner found alive after 17 days could survive such conditions.
The story has now become a powerful example of hope and survival against the odds, leaving both families and residents amazed.