2nd Ld-Writethru: Death toll in Cameroon landslide rises to 30, rescue efforts continuing


YAOUNDE, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers pulled out three more bodies later Monday after landslides in Cameroon's capital of Yaounde buried homes and buildings Sunday, bringing the death toll of the disaster to 30, officials said.

National Fire Fighting Brigade in charge of the rescue efforts said that rescue operations were still underway at the disaster site where dozens more are feared trapped under the rubble.

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