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Miners Trapped as Quecreek Rescue Delayed by Drill Bit Break
Nine miners aged 30 to 55 remain trapped 150 feet below ground as drill bits hit bedrock delaying a rescue. Crews open a second shaft 75 feet away while air and decompression plans are prepared and water is pumped from the flooded shaft. Officials estimate hours more and hope to lower a basket to raise the men. The region, dependent on coal, watches as experts warn of bends and medical risks upon rescue.
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Quecreek
Frida
Joe Schaffoni
State Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
Navy
Henry Schwartz
Pittsburgh
Gene Spangler