Two Workers Rescued Alive From Nepal Flood Tunnel
Is this a miracle of human endurance or a race against impossible odds?
Above: Army personnel bring rescued worker Kabir Maharjan to Chhauni Army Hospital in Kathmandu on Sept. 4. Image credit: Arun Sankar/AFP/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
This miracle was pulled off thanks to the unwavering efforts of authorities and efficiency of emergency services. Multiple nations have pulled together resources to ensure all those affected by this unprecedented catastrophe are given the best chance of survival and rescue.
Government-critical narrative
This remarkable achievement should not distract from the fact that poor governance led to this catastrophe in the first place. Rather than patting themselves on the back, the government should be looking at the limitations of Chinese built infrastructure and the lack of emergency preparedness that has led to the deaths of over 1,500 people.