In this video Buried in Minutes: The Frank Slide Tragedy, join Kevin Hicks as he delves into the tragic tale of the Frank Slide disaster of 1903. On April 29, in the small mining town of Frank, Alberta, a massive rockslide from Turtle Mountain buried part of the town, claiming over 90 lives. Discover the causes behind this catastrophic event and hear some of the stories of the survivors. This video explores one of Canada's deadliest natural disasters and the resilience of the people who lived through it.
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Gotta admire the tale about the men trapped inside the mine. It wasn't "Ohmigod, we're trapped, whatever are we going to do?" Nope, it was all about, "Grab a pick and shovel, boys - it's time to unass the area."
I enjoy this guy's channel. A real gentleman, most of his content is about medieval times, castles and life back in those days.
Been there a few times. As much as the video is good, you have to be there to actually comprehend the scale.
ReplyDeleteEverytime i've been there the silence has been oppressive. Its like the weight of the rock has a spiritual component.
DeleteWent on a school trip once and as an adult a couple times.
Exile1981
Speaking of "the men trapped inside the mine" reminds me of this -
ReplyDeletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Pulaski#Great_Fire_of_1910
"Bring me men to match my mountains."
A classicSam Walter Foss