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The Quecreek Mine rescue took place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, when nine miners were trapped underground for over 77 hours, from July 24 to 28, 2002. All nine miners were rescued. All nine miners were rescued.
The film is based on the real events occurred at the Quecreek Mine. It was mostly filmed on location at Somerset County, Pennsylvania and some scenes were shot on the actual Quecreek Mine. "The Pennsylvania Miners' Story" was first aired at ABC on November 24, 2002.
Twenty years ago, nine coal miners were successfully rescued from the Quecreek Mine in Somerset County after being trapped 240 feet underground.
Among the images in “Who We Are” are references to 9-11 and the Quecreek Mine Rescue, as well as farming, the county’s historic covered bridges and a tribute to Tsuni, the baby elephant from ...
Quecreek is an unincorporated community and coal town in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was also known as Harrison. Quemahoning Creek Coal Company operated two mines in Quecreek in 1918. [2] The post office closed in 2005. [3] The 2002 Quecreek Mine rescue occurred nearby.
“God gave us all a second chance,” John Unger said. “In the mining industry, that doesn’t always happen.”
Jul. 14—SOMERSET, Pa. — John Unger is thankful for every day he's been given since he and his Quecreek "brothers" were rescued from a flooded mine on July 28, 2002. For millions of Americans ...
The preservation of historic mine maps took on increased importance following the Quecreek Mine Rescue in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, where the rescue was hampered by faulty maps. [ 5 ] In 2009, the project received $100,000 to be paid over five years from CONSOL Energy , $75,000 from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection ...