Beirut blast: Chilean rescuers find nothing after detection of pulse rate in debris

Rescuers in Beirut have found " signs of life" after detection of pulse rate similar to that of humans gave a glimpse of hope on September 2. As per reports, a dog belonging to a Chilean search and rescue team gave a signal on Wednesday about a possible sign of life, following which team immediately brought sensor machines which also showed something similar to a pulse rate of 18 to 19 beats per minute. However, after cleaning 95 percent of debris workers have found thing and are yet to discover source of signal. 

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People had gared outside destroyed building where about 50 Chilean workers were searching for source of reading. head of volunteer rescue group has told reporters that detection of breaths could well be of workers who are working inside buildings. He furr added that resources will w be deployed in looking for remains and clearing rubble. 

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Beirut blast

Leban's capital Beirut was struck by massive explosions on August 4 killing at least 177 people and injuring thousands of ors. According to reports, explosion was caused by 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate, equivalent to 1.2 kt of TNT, that was unsafely stored at Beirut port since 2014 and was purportedly triggered by an intense fire nearby warehouse. blast that left nearly 3,00,000 people homeless is said to be among most powerful n-nuclear explosions in recorded history. 

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Prime Minister Hassan Diab had to resign following widespread protests by civilians who took to streets demanding reforms in government. Leban's former colonial master France was among first countries to send help with French President Emmanuel Macron visiting country on same day and proactively taking part in developments that followed after explosions. Mustapha Adib, a diplomat was designated country's prime minister on August 31 after a group of leaders with support of Sunni MPs recommended his name to President Michel Aoun. 

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