George building collapse update

The Aubrey Masango Show

After more than 116 hours, rescue operations at the George building collapse yesterday identified a person that was alive and later rescued him. The man has been identified as 33-year-old tiler Gabriel Guambe. He was found after rescuers heard him speak from under the debris. So far, the George Municipality has confirmed the death toll has now risen to 24 in the building collapse. In a statement issued today, rescue workers continue on site in Victoria Street where they are still hopeful of retrieving workers. To tell u smore about the rescue operation, we’re joined by Colin Deiner, Western Cape Chief of Disaster.

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