Welsh mines rescue
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Daz_of_caving
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Oceanrower
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Sadly now two bodies discovered. Heres hoping that the other two are ok.
Deepest sympathy to the families involved.
It really brings it home that what we treat as a hobby actually is life and death for some people.
Deepest sympathy to the families involved.
It really brings it home that what we treat as a hobby actually is life and death for some people.
bagpuss
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Not good news, a third person sadly found deceased.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14949286
Huge respect to everyone involved in the rescue so far.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-14949286
Huge respect to everyone involved in the rescue so far.
Just don't know what to say. 
I'm not really a caver, I want to be but I'm not as yet. Once I've got a few things out of the way and under my belt I am going to really crack on and get involved. I'd like to get to the stage where I'd actually be of some use if this sort of thing occured around me, as opposed to someone stood there trying to keep out of the way.
I'm not really a caver, I want to be but I'm not as yet. Once I've got a few things out of the way and under my belt I am going to really crack on and get involved. I'd like to get to the stage where I'd actually be of some use if this sort of thing occured around me, as opposed to someone stood there trying to keep out of the way.
so sad hugs to the families
And Lisa - from my understanding from friends on cave rescue teams here, people without caving skills are still of use especially in large rescues - need people above ground for help with communication, getting food and water to people, etc. Lots of support roles above ground which have no requirements for any caving skills.
hugs to the familiesAnd Lisa - from my understanding from friends on cave rescue teams here, people without caving skills are still of use especially in large rescues - need people above ground for help with communication, getting food and water to people, etc. Lots of support roles above ground which have no requirements for any caving skills.
Mine Rescue
The team was called out at 3.15pm on Thursday. After some confusion we established that our diving expertise was required.
At 00.31 Friday morning, 4 of our divers were committed, two to dive and two to act as cover.
The two lead divers passed the flooded section and discovered the body of one of the missing miners. They then proceed to a blockage of debris and wooden pit props caused by the inrush of water from the working heading.
There was no response to calling and shouting and the divers returned to base.
At 03.15 this morning (Friday) all team members were off site ? there being nothing more the team could do. Pumping continues and as soon as a reasonable air space is exposed the mines rescue teams will be able to clear and stabilize before access to the old workings above the accident site is possible and to recover the dead miner. There is still some hope that the three missing miners reached a safe place.
It is notable that the statutory bodies on-site allowed a voluntary team to conduct a underwater search.
To my knowledge this is the first time the South & Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team has been called to, and has been used on a incident in a working coal mine.
We will compile a fuller report when the incident is over.
All 4 of the missing miners have now been discovered dead. Some of the team knew them which brings it a little closer to home. We can only offer our condolences and trust that the very hard guys in Mines Rescue complete the recovery without incident.
Jopo for the SMWCRT.
The team was called out at 3.15pm on Thursday. After some confusion we established that our diving expertise was required.
At 00.31 Friday morning, 4 of our divers were committed, two to dive and two to act as cover.
The two lead divers passed the flooded section and discovered the body of one of the missing miners. They then proceed to a blockage of debris and wooden pit props caused by the inrush of water from the working heading.
There was no response to calling and shouting and the divers returned to base.
At 03.15 this morning (Friday) all team members were off site ? there being nothing more the team could do. Pumping continues and as soon as a reasonable air space is exposed the mines rescue teams will be able to clear and stabilize before access to the old workings above the accident site is possible and to recover the dead miner. There is still some hope that the three missing miners reached a safe place.
It is notable that the statutory bodies on-site allowed a voluntary team to conduct a underwater search.
To my knowledge this is the first time the South & Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team has been called to, and has been used on a incident in a working coal mine.
We will compile a fuller report when the incident is over.
All 4 of the missing miners have now been discovered dead. Some of the team knew them which brings it a little closer to home. We can only offer our condolences and trust that the very hard guys in Mines Rescue complete the recovery without incident.
Jopo for the SMWCRT.
Oceanrower
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Very sad indeed. Deepest condolances to the families.
And a big thank you for the valiant efforts of the rescue teams.
And a big thank you for the valiant efforts of the rescue teams.
Damo
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Garry mate, i couldn't believe the news today! you were one of the most genuine guys i've ever met, a true gent! Liz had to to take the little uns out of the room after school because i was truly crushed when the truth came ! i went to the local and had a few on you( infact me and roy got rat faced) and had a goood banter, but now at home it has realy hit me ! love you dude and let it be a safe journey to the promised land. never forget you dude!
