Anonymous Rescue Worker
Appearances
Global News Podcast
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
People are using their hands to remove the debris. We found a child trapped under the rubble. I gave the child a straw so the water could reach through the debris. Sometimes I can hear voices that are calling for help. We're trying to save the lives of people trapped – But even if we manage to get them out and bring them to the hospital, they can't treat them. There's no electricity or water.
Global News Podcast
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
There's a shortage of fuel, so we can't get any water from the water pumps or transport the injured. Normally, there'd be many more young people to support us in the rescue efforts. Because of the conscription law, many young people have left the country or joined resistance groups. If they come back to the cities, they'll be arrested. So there aren't too many young helping hands.
Global News Podcast
Myanmar declares week of mourning as death toll rises following earthquake
Another aftershock happened and people are trying to rescue as good as they can. The problem is that some of the buildings are nearly collapsed and nobody can help. The real need is to get the machinery to clear all of this. We need the help of the international community.