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Francisco Zapata

Coverage of Francisco Zapata in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 10 · 15:34 UTCMost recent: Jun 10 · 15:34 UTC
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Julio Saldañaperson1Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)organization1La Mina Santa Feplace1Mazatlánplace1toxic sludgetopic1
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  • SECURITYJun 10 · 15:34 UTCMEXICO NEWS DAILY
    The Santa Fe Mine disaster: Eyewitness account of an “impossible” rescue

    Francisco Zapata, a 42-year-old miner, was rescued alive after being trapped for 14 days in a toxic sludge-filled tunnel 300 meters underground at La Mina Santa Fe. The rescue, led by USAR team leader Julio Saldaña, involved navigating three kilometers of hazardous mud and extreme conditions to reach Zapata.

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