A 90-year-old woman, trapped under rubble for nearly five days following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Suzu city, Japan, was miraculously found alive by rescue teams on Monday.
The woman, yet to be identified, endured 125 hours in a narrow space between the first and second floors of her house, suffering multiple injuries, including leg and knee wounds. Rescuers expressed awe at the rarity of finding a survivor alive after such an extended period.
Additionally, a woman in her 40s was discovered in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest at the same location.
The rescue comes amidst challenging conditions caused by aftershocks, landslides, and adverse weather, with rain and snow hindering operations.
As the death toll from the earthquake reached 126, with over 500 injuries and 200 individuals still missing, concerns arose about cracked roads potentially collapsing, impeding the delivery of aid and relief supplies.
Since 2020, Japan has experienced over 500 small to medium earthquakes, solidifying its status as one of the world’s most seismically active countries.
