Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Miners Rescued After Being Trapped Underground for 60 Hours
Imagine three workers got stuck deep inside a gold and copper mine because big rocks fell and blocked the way out.
They were trapped for over two days!
Luckily, they were safe in a special room with air, food, and water.
Rescue teams used a special robot and drones to clear the rocks and get to them.
The workers were finally brought back to the surface, safe and sound.
Everyone was very happy they could go home to their families.
Three miners were rescued after being trapped for over 60 hours in a British Columbia mine.
The men were contractors for Hy-Tech Drilling and were in good health upon rescue.
They were trapped due to two rockfalls that occurred Tuesday morning.
The rescue involved drones and a remote-controlled scoop to clear debris.
The men had access to food, water, and air in a refuge chamber.
- Who
- Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke, and Jesse Chubaty, contractors for Hy-Tech Drilling.
- What
- Three miners were rescued after being trapped underground.
- When
- After more than 60 hours, with rockfalls occurring on Tuesday morning.
- Where
- At a gold and copper mine in remote northern British Columbia.
- Why
- The miners were trapped due to rockfalls within the mine.
- Mine Operator
- Newmont Corp
- Contractor
- Hy-Tech Drilling
- Location
- Red Chris mine, northern British Columbia
- Trapped Time
- Over 60 hours
- Rockfall Length
- 20 to 30 meters