Russian rescuers return from Algeria

Published May 27th, 2003 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Rescuers from Russian Emergencies Ministry came back from Algeria, where they have been working since May 23rd, a source in the ministry's Information Department said on Tuesday.  

 

The Russian teams arrived in Algeria after a powerful earthquake, which struck Algeria on the night of May 22nd, has claimed more than 2,000 lives. "41 bodies were extracted from under the debris and medical care provided for 49 natives," a Russian source told RIA-Novosti. (Albawaba.com) 

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