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Search continues for two men trapped in Zamboanga Sur mining tunnel
Rescue operations are underway in Dumingag town, Zamboanga del Sur, where two workers have been missing in a flooded abandoned mining tunnel since Wednesday. Authorities are working against deteriorating conditions to locate the trapped men.
LSN Philippines ·
PAGADIAN CITY — Rescue teams in Zamboanga del Sur continued intensive search operations on Saturday for two men trapped in a flooded mining tunnel in Barangay Dilud, Dumingag town, since September 30.
The workers became stranded when floodwaters inundated the abandoned mining tunnel, prompting immediate response from local authorities and emergency responders. The exact circumstances leading to their entrapment remain under investigation as rescue efforts focus on accessing the submerged sections of the mine shaft.
Local government units have mobilized available resources and personnel to assist in locating the missing men. The search and rescue operation faces significant challenges due to the tunnel's flooded conditions and structural concerns associated with the abandoned mining site.
As of Saturday, no updates were available regarding the condition or location of the trapped workers. Authorities have urged the public to report any information that could assist ongoing rescue efforts.