Rescue of Miner After 13 Days Trapped in Sinaloa Mine

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Francisco Zapata Nájera, a 42-year-old miner, was rescued after being trapped for 13 days in the 'Minerales de Sinaloa' mine following a collapse on March 25. He was located alive by a rescue team at 1:50 PM on Tuesday, and his extraction was completed the following day at 10:36 AM. During his ordeal, Zapata survived with only signs of dehydration. The rescue operation involved military divers providing him with food, water, and oxygen while efforts continued to locate a fourth missing miner. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the ongoing rescue efforts, emphasizing the commitment to find the last trapped worker.
Key Details: • Zapata was trapped for over 300 hours before being rescued. • Rescue operations included pumping water to lower levels in the mine. • Zapata was airlifted to Hospital General de Mazatlán for medical attention after his rescue. • Efforts to locate the fourth miner are still ongoing.