VOICED : Elite S African mine rescue squad risks all to save lives

The video highlights the rigorous training of South African Mines Rescue Services recruits, focusing on a claustrophobia test. It emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in life-threatening situations. The mining industry's history and the decline in mining deaths are discussed, along with the increasing challenges of rescuing illegal miners. The organization has saved thousands but faces significant risks, having lost 37 members in its history.

What is the main challenge faced by recruits during the claustrophobia test?

• Climbing steep hills

• Running long distances

• Swimming across a river

• Crawling through a narrow pipe with heavy equipment

How many members are typically lost during the claustrophobia test?

• 3 or 4

• 7 or 8

• 1 or 2

• 5 or 6

What is emphasized as crucial for the rescue teams during operations?

• Technical knowledge

• Speed and agility

• Teamwork and communication

• Individual performance

What has been the trend in mining deaths in South Africa since the early 90s?

• They have increased significantly

• They have fluctuated unpredictably

• They have remained the same

• They have decreased

What is a major challenge faced by the rescue services in abandoned mines?

• Dangerous conditions and difficult infrastructure

• Insufficient funding

• Extreme weather conditions

• Lack of trained personnel