Rescuers of miracle survivor speak

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GEORGE NEWS AND VIDEO - The first responders in this morning's rescue of miracle patient Gabriël Guambe spoke to the media tonight to relate their elation and wonder at their find.

Garden Route disaster management chief Gerhard Otto said they are true heroes.

They helped to free Guambe from under the rubble.

Paulus Veldkornet, an advanced medical rescue technician, relates how the first made contact with Guambe.

Another EMS rescue technician, Jethru Jacobs, said they had to search a number of voids identified and he searched the specific void where Guambe was found. He was the first to make contact with the patient. It was an undescribable feeling.

VIDEO: Miracle Rescue: First Responders Elicit Elation and Wonder After Saving Gabriël Guambe from Rubble (Video: Alida De Beer).

SUPPLIED VIDEO: The 32-year-old Mr. Gabriel Gumba, a survivor who was trapped under the rubble, wants to express his gratitude to all the rescue personnel for their relentless efforts. (Video: George Municipality).

The first responders in the rescue were, from the left, Jethru Jacobs, EMS rescue technician, Janu Minnie, team leader (GRDM), GRDM disaster management chief Gerhard Otto, Nicky Scoeman, EMS medical rescue technician, Paulus Veldkornet, GRDM advanced medical rescue technician, and Bonnita Conrad, GRDM Fire and Rescue Services senior fire fighter. Photo: Alida De Beer