Despite surpassing the critical 72-hour window for earthquake rescue operations, glimmers of hope have emerged from the rubble of the collapsed Auditor General’s Office building in Bangkok, Thailand.
The building, which was under construction, crumbled on March 28 following an earthquake.
Hearing faint cries for help
According to Sing Tao and Bangkok Post, moving into its seventh day of search and rescue operations, Thai rescue teams reported hearing faint cries for help from within the debris late Wednesday night (Apr 3), sparking renewed efforts.
At around 9pm, rescue personnel heard what appeared to be the weak voice of a woman calling out from the wreckage.
Although the sound was faint and unclear, multiple team members confirmed that there were signs of life.
Approximately 70 peoples trapped
In response, the team deployed advanced scanning equipment and detected life signs from approximately 70 individuals trapped under the debris.
To confirm the findings, a sonar device was lowered into the area, while police shouted through door gaps, urging survivors: “If you can hear us, knock.”
Soon after, rescuers heard clear knocking sounds in response.
Authorities have since intensified their rescue efforts, clinging to the hope of bringing more survivors out alive, even as the hours stretch far beyond the usual “golden” rescue period.
