Illegal miners trapped inside a South African gold mine resorted to cannibalism to survive after authorities cut off their food supply to force them out, it has been revealed. Around 324 people were pulled out of the mine near Johannesburg last week, ending a months-long standoff between the illegal miners and cops. But 78 of them were already dead, having expired after spending months sealed almost a mile underground without food and very little water. Two survivors, currently facing charges of illegal mining and possession of gold, told The Telegraph the lengths people went to; 'they cut parts of legs, arms, and ribs for sustenance. They decided it was their only remaining option for survival.' #shocking #miner #southafrica#scary #rescue