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Sandpoint Daily Bee

Location

Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1972

Page

8

Sunshine Mine disaster toll rises with 32 dead

In Kellogg Idaho the Sunshine Mine fire traps 11 confirmed dead and 21 awaiting word as 150 relatives wait outside the Jewell Shaft. Officials confirm 32 fatalities while rescue crews seek survivors and identify bodies later. News teams mobilize in a massive coverage effort.

Kellogg Idaho Coeur d’Alene Jewell Sunshine Mine Marvin Chase Sun Shine Mining Co Robert Bush

Rescue Team Enters Sun Shine Mine in Idaho

Rescue workers from Kellogg Idaho and Cominco Mines of Canada entered the Sun shine Mine to reach miners still missing 4800 feet below the surface. Two teams approached via the Siler Summit Mine to reach the lower levels and restart the main fan to vent smoke and carbon monoxide.

Kellogg Idaho UPI Sunshine Mine Sunshine Siler Summit Inclne Silver Summit Cominco Mines, Ltd British Columbia Canada

Andrus Offers Remaining Emergency Funds for Kellogg Miners Rescue

Governor Cecil D Andrus offered the remaining 155000 in emergency funds to assist in rescuing 50 trapped miners at the Sunshine Silver Mine near Kellogg. He authorized use of National Guard aircraft from Utah Montana Oregon and Washington if needed and kept mine officials updated on rescue efforts.

Lil Ahartz Silverton Wado Virgil Bebbs Kellogg Boise Heeetty

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