Nepal earthquake video: 101-year-old survivor talks about his experiences being rescued after seven days trapped

Fulche Tamang, the oldest known survivor of the earthquake that hit Nepal last month, has spoken about his experiences being trapped under rubble for several hours following the devastating quake that has so far killed over 7,500 people.

The 101-year-old was rescued from his collapsed home in the central Nepalese district of Nuwakoton Saturday, before being transported by helicopter to a nearby clinic.

Tamang, who suffered only a broken ankle and damage to his hand, spoke of his ordeal as the tore through his building.

He said that the earthquake had caused devastation throughout the village with the tremors leading to the deaths of seven villagers.

“My arm and leg were trapped under the rubble. My daughter-in-law came and pulled me out.

“I don't think it would have mattered if I lived or died, I've lived a full life.”

Since being rescued, Tamang has spent his time at a medical centre in Bhutan, before he was transferred to the Trishuli hospital nearer to his home.

Despite over 10,700 people dying as a result of that quake Tamang insisted last month’s was far worse.

The death toll from the quake on 25 April has so far reached 7,500, with authorities fearing that this number could rise significantly as rescue workers continue to reach remote parts of the country.