Sad news... w/Update
in Idaho.
Lucky Friday miner didn’t survive
Lucky Friday miner Larry Marek was killed in a mine collapse on April 15, Hecla Mining Co. announced this morning.
The Coeur d’Alene company has had crews working 24 hours a day since that collapse trying to reach Marek in hopes he survived the cave-in and was trapped behind a massive rock pile.
Without detailing why rescuers believe Marek is dead, Hecla said in an announcement early this morning that “we are heartbroken to report that we now believe Larry was under the fall of ground when it occurred and is deceased.” read the rest
Update:
BOISE, Idaho – The operator of a northern Idaho silver mine says workers have recovered the body of a miner who was trapped when a tunnel collapsed nine days ago.
Hecla Mining Co. says the body of 53-year-old Larry Marek was discovered Sunday afternoon. source
5 comments:
I will ask God to send his family a special blessing.
So sad. My prayers go out to his family.
I will pray for him...sad news on this day of easter...Daniel
I used to live and work in Coeur d'Alene. Beautiful country. What a tragedy. Thank you for sharing.
very sorry to hear this.
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