Beaconsfield mine rescue of 2006

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gptkbp:instanceOf mining accident
gptkbp:casualties 1
Larry Knight
gptkbp:cause rock fall
gptkbp:date April 25, 2006 – May 9, 2006
gptkbp:documentedIn news reports, documentaries, and books
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beaconsfield mine rescue of 2006
gptkbp:impact led to safety reviews in Australian mining industry
gptkbp:location gptkb:Beaconsfield,_Tasmania,_Australia
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive
gptkbp:method tunneling and drilling
gptkbp:mines Beaconsfield gold mine
gptkbp:notableEvent miners received food and water through a small tunnel
miners communicated with rescuers via notes and radio
gptkbp:numberOfTrappedMiners 3
gptkbp:publicReaction widespread sympathy and support
gptkbp:rescueDuration 14 days
gptkbp:survived gptkb:Todd_Russell
2
Brant Webb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Beaconsfield_Mine_&_Heritage_Centre
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8