A rescue operation coordinated by Rongo MP Paul Abuor has succeeded in rescuing alive Noah Ogweno, a Kopuodho gold miner buried alive for over 72 hours.

Abuor led other leaders in donating an excavator which led in rescue mission leading to joy and jubilation after being rescued.

After four days he was rescued after Thursday noon accident when he was trapped at the gold mine after the walls of the mine he was working in collapsed, with Abuor lauding joint efforts by colleagues and other local leaders.

Abuor on Sunday evening said their rescue team managed to get the miner out of the collapsed goldmine alive.

“We thank the excavator operators and other rescuers worked day and night. I also wish to thank all those who offered us support throughout this operation to save Noah’s life,” Abuor said.

Ogweno was rescued and rushed to Tabaka Mission Hosapital in Kisii County.

Jacob Migoga who is a gold miner in Rongo asked the government to support small scale gold miners in having gold mines which are safe for them.