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Miner survives Benguet tunnel collapse

Artemio Dumlao - The Philippine Star
February 7, 2018 | 12:00am
Miner survives Benguet tunnel collapse
Gilbert Simon, 69, was trapped in a mine tunnel in the Antamok mine pit when it collapsed as he was gathering his tools on Saturday.
STAR / Artemio A. Dumlao

ITOGON, Benguet  , Philippines  — A miner cheated death in a tunnel in Itogon, Benguet over the weekend.

Gilbert Simon, 69, was trapped in a mine tunnel in the Antamok mine pit when it collapsed as he was gathering his tools on Saturday.

Simon was rescued at about 9:45 a.m. on Sunday. He was taken to the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center for treatment for dehydration.

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