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Polish Miner Rescued Alive Two Days After Massive Tremor

The miner, trapped 1,200 meters underground, survived despite breathing difficulties and was evacuated by air ambulance.

  • The Rydultowy mine in southern Poland experienced a rockburst tremor, killing one and injuring 17 others.
  • Rescue teams sifted through rubble for two days to locate the trapped miner.
  • The miner was conscious and communicative when found, though he had breathing issues.
  • The tremor, the largest since WWII, affected 78 miners working at the time.
  • PGG, the state-controlled mining group, has faced multiple deadly incidents in recent years.
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