The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) search and rescue team went to the quake-stricken areas in Myanmar on March 29 afternoon to assist in the search and rescue work. The team successfully found one survivor today (April 2).
The HKSAR team and the China Search and Rescue Team jointly conducted a search and rescue operation in Mandalay and successfully located a survivor. The teams rescued him in concerted efforts and assisted in moving him to an ambulance.
"We have spared no effort in the search and rescue work upon arrival, and are very encouraged and excited to be able to find one survivor six days after the earthquake. The team will grasp every opportunity, never give up and do its best to find the remaining survivors," the Commander of the HKSAR search and rescue team, Mr Cheu Yu-kok, said.
The team will continue to make every effort to conduct the search and rescue operations in Myanmar.
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