Stilfontein rescue operation reaches final stage
STILFONTEIN, NORTH WEST - As the rescue operation in Stilfontein wraps up, mine rescue services project manager Mannas Fourie detailed some of the challenges they encountered along the way.
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A total of 246 illegal miners were brought out of the shaft since Monday, and 78 bodies retrieved.
Authorities say they believe everyone has been brought to the surface.