💔 Heartbreak in Sulawesi: Landslide at Illegal Gold Mine Leaves 23 Dead, Dozens Missing
In a devastating turn of events, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia is mourning the loss of 23 lives after a landslide swallowed an illegal gold mine 😢. Heavy downpours on Saturday night triggered the disaster in a remote village in Bone Bolango regency, Gorontalo province.
As rescue teams work tirelessly, 35 people are still unaccounted for. The community holds its breath, hoping for miracles amidst the mud and debris.
Illegal mining is a dangerous game 🎲 that many play in Indonesia, a country abundant in mineral wealth. With abandoned sites scattered across the archipelago, locals often venture into these perilous mines, seeking leftover gold without proper safety gear. It's a high-stakes gamble that too often ends in tragedy.
This heartbreaking incident is a grim reminder of the perils faced by those driven by necessity into hazardous work. Let's keep the victims and their families in our thoughts 🙏.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
