Arrr! 7 swashbucklin' mateys be sent to Davy Jones' locker, 20 more be lost in treasure hunt gone wrong at Zambian copper mine!
2023-12-02
Avast ye scurvy rapscallions! The constables and landlubbing officials be blabberin' 'bout a dire calamity. Aye, seven poor souls be sent to Davy Jones' locker, while dozens more be feared lost to Neptune's wrath after thunderous downpours caused a plunderous landslide at a copper mine.
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, a copper mine in Chingola, Zambia be witness to a tragic landslide that be takin' the lives of at least seven miners, with dozens more now missin'. Arrr! These miners, ye see, were diggin' away at the mine in an illegal manner and were buried alive in tunnels when heavy rains triggered the landslides. Aye, the Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema, expressed his sadness and condolences for this unfortunate accident. He be prayin' for the families and loved ones of those lost and showin' gratitude to the brave rescuers and volunteers workin' tirelessly to reach the trapped souls. The Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister, Jack Mwiimbu, also addressed the tragedy, informin' the nation of the collapse and the ongoing efforts to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble. The exact death count be unknown at this time as authorities be workin' hard to recover the bodies of the miners believed to be dead. Chingola, bein' a major copper producer in the world, attracts many miners. However, these particular miners were engagin' in illegal activities without the knowledge of the mine owners. The town also be host to one of the largest open-pit mines in the world, stretchin' for over 6.2 miles. The area be marked by massive waste dumps made of rock and earth. Aye, 'tis a tragic event indeed in this part of the African continent.