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GEORGE NEWS - The trapped tiler that was found alive under the rubble at around 11:00 this morning, 11 May is out from under the rubble. He was carried off in an ambulance amidst shouts of joy and cheers.
A renewed spirit of hope has crept in and spirits on the site have lifted.
Colin Deiner, head of Western Cape disaster services, said they got him out two hours faster than anticipated. He couldn't tell what his medical condition is, but he was alert and got out quite easily.
A camera crew has been sent down to where he was to see if there is possibly another person.
Deiner said there have never been so many live rescues in South Africa in a rescue operation.
Elated rescue and support staff and volunteers after the ambulance left with the tiler.
The ambulance left the site. Photos: Alida De Beer
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