In 1997, there was a severe earthquake in China, during which a number of buildings were destroyed.
The most affected were the coal mines located at the earthquake’s epicenter.
One of the coal mines, where more than 100 miners worked, completely collapsed.
Only half of them could be rescued, and the others were considered lost.
As a result, the operation of the mine was halted, and no further work was done in this area.
After 17 years, local authorities decided to reopen the mine and commence restoration work.
It’s impossible to describe their surprise when Chung Wai, who had been missing for 17 years, was found under the debris.
He was taken to the hospital, where he recovered after some time, and he told how he managed to survive for so long.
All mines have underground storage facilities provided as emergency supplies in the event of a collapse.
Over the years, the man gradually consumed these food supplies and made an effort to move less in order to survive.
This is how he managed to sustain his life until he was found.
His family couldn’t believe he would return home after so many years.
