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March 8, 1855
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Newton, NJ, well digger Foster trapped under 1500 lb rock after cave-in at 40 ft depth; rescued alive after 10 hours by farmer McKinney cutting his boot free, no bones broken.
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Narrow Escape From A Horrible Death.—
A Newark (N. J.) paper of the 3d inst., states that three men, named Foster, Gallagher and Ryan were digging a well at Newton on Friday afternoon last. When at the depth of 40 feet, Foster's foot got wedged in between two rocks, and in endeavoring to pull it out the side of the well caved in, burying him completely and the others partially. Gallagher and Ryan soon extricated themselves, and then with assistance commenced digging for Foster. A rock weighing about 1500 lbs. was pressing on his back, and nearly as fast as the earth was taken fresh instalments came in. After working from 5 P. M. to midnight, they succeeded in raising the stone a short distance, and attempted to pull him out, but his foot was still fast when McKinney, a young farmer, worked his way, head downwards under the rock, and cut the man's boot so that his foot came out. Foster was drawn from the well alive without any bones broken, having been ten hours in his perilous situation.
A Newark (N. J.) paper of the 3d inst., states that three men, named Foster, Gallagher and Ryan were digging a well at Newton on Friday afternoon last. When at the depth of 40 feet, Foster's foot got wedged in between two rocks, and in endeavoring to pull it out the side of the well caved in, burying him completely and the others partially. Gallagher and Ryan soon extricated themselves, and then with assistance commenced digging for Foster. A rock weighing about 1500 lbs. was pressing on his back, and nearly as fast as the earth was taken fresh instalments came in. After working from 5 P. M. to midnight, they succeeded in raising the stone a short distance, and attempted to pull him out, but his foot was still fast when McKinney, a young farmer, worked his way, head downwards under the rock, and cut the man's boot so that his foot came out. Foster was drawn from the well alive without any bones broken, having been ten hours in his perilous situation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Survival
Heroic Act
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Well Cave In
Narrow Escape
Heroic Rescue
Trapped Worker
What entities or persons were involved?
Foster
Gallagher
Ryan
Mckinney
Where did it happen?
Newton, N.J.
Story Details
Key Persons
Foster
Gallagher
Ryan
Mckinney
Location
Newton, N.J.
Event Date
Friday Afternoon Last
Story Details
Three men digging a well at 40 feet depth; Foster's foot wedged, causing cave-in burying him under 1500 lb rock. After 10 hours, McKinney cut his boot to free his foot, pulling him out alive without broken bones.