A Nepali man, identified as Sanjay Sah, describes surviving nearly a week after getting trapped in a dark tunnel during flood-related flooding. Sah says he spent nine days underground before being rescued, recounting how he coped with darkness, hunger, and injuries. He also describes using religious mantras and keeping his thoughts on family members to stay calm.
Both reports focus on Sah’s account of endurance and the factors that help him persist while trapped. The Kathmandu Post and Rappler agree on the core elements of his story—prayer, hope, and his determination not to give up quickly. The main difference is the timing in the rescue: Rappler says he was trapped for nine days, while The Kathmandu Post reports rescue after 10 days underground. The outlets do not provide further detail on the tunnel’s location or the exact circumstances that led to his entrapment beyond linking the incident to flooding.
