Quecreek Mine Rescue Site. Overview of the mine rescue site during the 5th anniversary celebration on July 28, 2007 in Somerset County, Pa. For 77 hours, from July 24-28, 2002, the world’s attention and prayers were with the rescuers and nine miners trapped in the flooded Quecreek Mine until their successful rescue. To watch other speakers at the event: Gov. Mark Schweiker, who stayed during the entire rescue Joe Sbaffoni, DEP’s Director of Deep Mine Safety Bill Arnold, President, Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation Kevin Stricklin, U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration Larry Neff, Pristine Resources-Beth Energy Drilling Services For more information, visit the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation website and the Pa Department of Environmental Protection Quecreek Mine Rescue webpage. | |
July 30, 2007
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