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Watch: The 1.5 km tunnel that 'El Chapo' used for his spectacular escape from prison
If just reading about Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's prison escape through 1.5 km tunnel had you all wondering how, now there is a video to fuel your imagination.
If just reading about Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's prison escape through a 1.5 km tunnel had you wondering how he did it, now there is a video to fuel your imagination further.[caption id="attachment_1409305" align="alignleft" width="380"]![El Chapo. AP]()
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. AP[/caption]The visuals depicting the already incredible story give a perspective on how spectacular the escape really was.Guzman is said to have dropped a ladder into a hole 30 feet deep that connected with a tunnel about 5 feet-6 inches high that was fully ventilated and had lighting.Authorities also found tools, oxygen tanks and a motorcycle adapted to run on rails. They believe that the motorcycle was used to carry dirt out and tools in during the construction, and apparently, to provide El Chapo a joy ride to his freedom.El Chapo remains at large as a massive manhunt for him continues. With inputs from AP.
Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. AP[/caption]The visuals depicting the already incredible story give a perspective on how spectacular the escape really was.Guzman is said to have dropped a ladder into a hole 30 feet deep that connected with a tunnel about 5 feet-6 inches high that was fully ventilated and had lighting.Authorities also found tools, oxygen tanks and a motorcycle adapted to run on rails. They believe that the motorcycle was used to carry dirt out and tools in during the construction, and apparently, to provide El Chapo a joy ride to his freedom.El Chapo remains at large as a massive manhunt for him continues.First Published:Jul 20, 2015, 14:08:26 IST
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