Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Day 71 -- Quecreek Mine Disaster Rescue Shaft


West of Somerset is the site of the Quecreek Mine Disaster Rescue. Remember that? It wasn't that long ago. In July, 2002, nine miners were trapped in a mine shaft when they accidentally broke through to a flooded mine, cutting themselves off. For four days, the world watched the attempted rescue, and collectively breathed a sigh of relief when all nine emerged alive. This is the covered shaft of the rescue tunnel.

My day wasn't nearly so exciting. I ran six miles, indoors. I'm going to shoot for outside again in the morning.

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