Utah mine: Timeline of events
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Wednesday, Aug. 8: Crews struggle to position larger drill atop steep mountain; drilling begins, reaching more than 1,800 feet. Rescuers worked near the blocked tunnel. The collapse is located just over three miles from the surface.

Wednesday, Aug. 8:

Crews struggle to position larger drill atop steep mountain; drilling begins, reaching more than 1,800 feet.


Rescuers worked near the blocked tunnel. The collapse is located just over three miles from the surface.
(AP Photo/Pool/Rick Bowmer)