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Miner Henry Throne Tells His Own Story of Two Week Ordeal
Hazleton Pennsylvania man Henry Throne recounts a two week survival in a coal mine cave in August a day by day account of fear hunger and darkness. He and companions Davey and Louis endured roof falls loss of tools scarce light and food until rescue began with a drill and a dropped microphone providing contact and hope.
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