In a heartbreaking series of incidents, rescue operations at an illegal gold mine in South Africa have revealed a devastating toll, with at least 100 miners reported dead after becoming trapped for months. Authorities have recovered numerous bodies, and the death toll could rise as many are still missing. Amidst public outrage, the South African police announced the sudden end of the rescue efforts, claiming they believe all bodies and survivors have been accounted for. Eyewitness accounts describe scenes of despair, with relatives waiting anxiously for news as rescuers pull out corpses and a few survivors. Rescue operations intensified after reports emerged of miners enduring starvation and dehydration underground. The situation highlights alarming issues surrounding illegal mining activities and the dangers faced by those involved.