Leeds Mercury – Monday 12 November 1928

Entombed For 24 Hours.

South Yorkshire Miner Rescued Unhurt.

The miners of Hickleton Main Colliery had their doubts and fears regarding the safety of a workmate removed about 11.30 a.m. to-day, when Harry Camm, the forty-year-old Thurnscoe collier, who had been imprisoned huge fall roof in the pit, was liberated unhurt and able to proceed to his home.

He was entombed for about 24 hours, and during the whole that time relays of rescue workers toiled unceasingly. The imprisoned man had a space of twelve yards in which to walk about, and he and his rescuers were heartened through the long ordeal by an exchange of rappings, indicating the prospect of a successful issue.

Camm, when reached, was in pretty good shape, and able to talk and take nourishment. The news of his release spread to Thurnscoe, and was enthusiastically welcomed at Thurnscoe East, where Camm, on his return homle, was cordially congratulated by many callers. He appeared to be little the worse for his nerve-racking experience.

He was in his pit dirt, but happy, when I interviewed him. “I didn’t expect to have been got out so soon,” he said. “I thought it would have been at least week-end job.” told how he jumped and what a narrow escape he had of losing his life, and paid tribute the members of the rescue parties for their good work.