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Article: More Than 30 Teams Worldwide to Face Off In National/International Mine Rescue Contest.
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- July 17, 2000
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Five Teams from Nevada in Competition
ARLINGTON, Va., July 17 /PRNewswire/ --
They've battled mine fires, contained underground floods and rescued their colleagues trapped beneath layers of rock or disoriented by toxic gases. Mine rescue teams are highly trained specialists with skills that enable them to save lives and recover mine property.
On Wednesday, July 19, these skills will be put to the test. More than 30 teams representing Nevada and nine other states, Bosnia, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Poland and Ukraine will compete in the 2000 National and International Metal and Nonmetal Mine Rescue Competition at the Las Vegas Convention Center in ...