Quecreek Mine Rescue

The Quecreek Mine Rescue took place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, when nine miners were trapped underground for over 78 hours, from July 24 to 28, 2002. All nine miners were rescued.

Read more about Quecreek Mine Rescue:  Accident, Rescue Operations, Miners, Aftermath

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