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Man rescued from 25m shaft at Coober Pedy

AN OPAL miner in South Australia suffered a broken leg and dislocated shoulder after falling down a 25m shaft at the Nine Mile opal field in Coober Pedy.

 Image of the rescue

Image of the rescue

Opal fields are dotted with vertical shafts that can pose dangers to even experienced miners. The activity is also associated with extreme heat, falls from heights, working in confined spaces and tunnel...

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