Rescue operation continues for boy stuck in Hebei well

[GS Zhou]

The rescue operation for a five-year-old boy who has been stuck for three days down a 40 meter deep abandoned well that is no wider than a ruler, in Hebei province of China, is still underway.

The boy fell into the well in Baoding on Sunday morning, and rescue staff at the site said the digging machines are still seven meters from the bottom of the well and the boy.

It is estimated the work will take only a few hours more, as the digging machines have passed through the hardest layer of soil.

Earlier reports said at least 80 excavators and 100 dump trucks are being used at the site.

No sign of life has been detected from the boy since rescue operations began, but he has been supplied with oxygen, food and water.

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Fingers crossed! Hope the boy could be hugged by his dad again!!

Pictures of the rescue

 

[AndrewJin]

I have some bad feelings....it's been so long....
Local officers and those who are responsible for this site should be investigated and jailed for neglect of duty.

Live

 

[SBUS-CXK]

I am Hebei man , Hebei boy, stick to it!

 

[TaiShang]

Wishing for a safe and sound return of the boy to the family.

 

[ahojunk]

Let's pray for the safe rescue for the little boy.
It's really heartening to see "no expense spared" to rescue the boy.
At least we know, they are trying their very best.

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Racing to rescue boy trapped in north China
2016-11-09 14:37 | Xinhua | Editor: Xu Shanshan

Excavators work at the rescue site in Zhongmengchang Village of Lixian County in Baoding, north China's Hebei Province, Nov. 8, 2016. A boy fell into a dried well in Baoding on Nov. 6. (Xinhua/Wang Xiao)​

Rescuers in the northern province of Hebei are racing against the clock to rescue a boy who has been trapped in an abandoned well for over 60 hours.

Over 500 rescuers and some one hundred excavators are working at the 40-meter deep dry well in Lixian County, Baoding City.

The boy, 6, fell down the well on Sunday morning when helping harvest vegetables with his father. His father put out a call for help on the social-networking app Wechat and rescuers and the public rushed to the scene to help in any way they could.

As the 30 centimeter-diameter well was too narrow for any adult to climb into, rescuers are digging out the well to try and reach the boy.

Thus far, the shaft has been widened to 100 meters, and oxygen is being pumped into the well. Signs of life have not yet been found, although the rescuers are nearing the bottom of the well.

The rescue has been hampered by the soft sandy soil, which is prone to collapse. Measures have been taken to support the shaft during the excavation.

During the past three days, many members of the public have volunteered to help the rescue by donating food and money. Locals also rushed to the scene to prepare food for the rescue team.

The story is being widely shared and discussed across the Internet, and live-broadcasts from the scene are also being streamed.

 

[Kyle Sun]

i can not stand such news since i am a father.

 

[terranMarine]

i can not stand such news since i am a father.

What's the latest news? Any signs of life?

 

[Kyle Sun]

What's the latest news? Any signs of life?

no, i hope the father made a mistake that the poor boy was not in the well.

if not, ....... i can noy say it

 

[AndrewJin]

R.I.P