1957 Press Photo of rescued miner Richard Kayl being hugged by wife

Miners saved after buried in mine for 120 hours. After being trapped in their mine for over 120 hours the two miners Richard Kayl 649) and Anton Plihal 24 were saved this morning through a 40cm digging hole. Photo shows Mr.s Kayl happily embraces her husband after he was freed from the broken mine.

Photo measures 6 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 11-11-1957.

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