2 emerge from tunnel alive 9 days after China-Nepal flash floods

Finally some good news nine days after the flash floods that

claimed more than 1,260 lives at the China-Nepal border,

as rescuers pull two survivors out of a hydropower tunnel,

renewing hope for finding others still alive as some 5,000

individuals still remain missing in various parts of the area.

This as experts from China and Australia are

arriving to the affected areas

to continue search and recovery efforts.

Rescuers in Nepal pull two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel

Friday, renewing hope for finding more survivors

as emergency teams continue operation to reach

others believed to be trapped inside.

The two men spent nine days inside the Trishuli 3A tunnel

after floods said to be triggered by a glacier collapsed,

devastating towns and swept away villages in Nepal.

Both men are said to be in stable condition and have

been flown to a hospital in Kathmandu.

At least 557 workers are missing from the project

according to the Independent Power Producers Association of Nepal.

Officials at the scene say rescuers believe

some may still be alive, and remain hopeful

in the search for more survivors.

This small victory continues to fuel rescuers,

including an Australian team, with drones in tow.

Departing Sydney Friday, the team of 15 from Fire and Rescue New South Wales

will use advanced drone technology to provide mapping and

thermal imaging.

and help guide the decision-making for the local emergency

management authorities to understand where they can put their

resources.

Australian authorities say 36 citizens remain missing.

Already arriving in Kathmandu to assist with the

unfortunate task of identifying victims is a new group

of Chinese experts.

The team of 10 DNA and forensic specialists,

and fingerprint experts have been instructed by the

Chinese Ministry of Public Security to lend their expertise

in hopes of bringing families and loved ones closure.

The aircraft also carried a new batch of emergency relief supplies donated by China.

The shipment includes morgue freezers, epidemic-prevention materials,

daily necessities, Bailey bridges and other items urgently needed in Nepal.