💨 Abstract

South African authorities suspended rescue operations for illegal miners trapped in an abandoned mine shaft west of Johannesburg due to safety concerns. Rescue teams descended 70 meters but found the operation too risky. The miners were unable to exit after a pulley system snapped. The owner of the shaft is unknown, and teams are attempting to find other entry points. Illegal mining is common in South Africa, with undocumented miners moving into abandoned mines to extract resources.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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