In true Carleton style, he went in search of the story behind the story. "The person I became ... was a monster. (AP Photo/Ian Waldie, Pool) Richard had been in Beaconsfield, Tasmania, reporting on the mine disaster. "He sought psychiatric help and urges others not to bottle up their issues. They said they wanted to walk out.”And they did. "The mine closed in 2012 and ironically became a tourist attraction. Nearly 10 years on from the collapse of Beaconsfield gold mine, Brant Webb and Todd Russell told 60 Minutes harrowing tales of their battles with post-traumatic stress after their rescue. It was remarkable, a happy ending. He clutched his paramedic shirt, and also bore the emotional scares of post traumatic stress disorder.The 60-year-old spent days down the Beaconsfield mine after it collapsed in 2006, talking directly to Todd Russell and Brant Webb after they were found to be alive.Mr Shorten was the National Secretary of the Australian Workers Union at the time, and up on the surface, fronted regular media conferences, giving updates on the rescue efforts. Two men who survived the Beaconsfield mine disaster 10 years ago have spoken of the mental scars that have remained long after the weeks trapped underground. On this day 14 years ago, Todd Russell and Brandt Webb defied all odds by escaping a two week ordeal trapped nearly a kilometre underground. Webb suffered anger issues and panic attacks but found solace in gardening and talking about it: "I talk to everyone. "You can't figure that. For the first 6 days the pair survived on excess water running through the mine and shared one muesli bar. That man who worked out of that mine, was he different from the one who went in?Carolyn: "He was just so different ... he couldn't handle noises. Mine collapse. One person died, Larry Webb, who was killed in the initial rock fall.Interviews, by reporter Alison Langdon, focused on the intensity of the pair's survival - which looked unlikely because rescuers' initial efforts created risks of another rockfall - and on the ongoing effects of the disaster on their lives.Russell cried at the mention of his mother who refused to believe he was dead even when things looked hopeless. But apparently the people that did the enquiry don't know that. ANALYSIS. After initial medical tests underground, Webb, 37, and Russell, 34, strode purposefully from the mine's main lift shaft and hugged family and friends before clambering into two ambulances, still laughing and joking with friends.
Modest as he is professional. He used to yell at the kids and he never used to do that before. It’s messed me up but right now I’m okay.”Tonight in the pub, Mr James spoke with Mr Shorten for about five minutes in full view of cameras and bright lights. He was among 11 people given a bravery award for the Beaconsfield Mine Rescue.Coincidentally, last week was the 13th anniversary of the rescue.Mr Shorten told journalists he had kept in regular touch with Mr Russell and Mr Webb. Picture: Supplied. "After the encounter, Mr James perched on the bar, his eyes went red as he recalled the horrors of Port Arthur and the Beaconsfield Mine collapse.When Mr Russell and Mr Webb were found to be alive, Mr James was sent deep below the surface to keep their spirits up.“They had to put up with my rubbish jokes,” he laughed as he spoke with 9News.He recalled passing food to the men down 90mm tubes.“We’d pass the time by talking about families,” Mr James said.And he spoke of his memories of the day Mr Russell and Mr Webb emerged alive from the mine shaft.“It was a day we never thought would come. Carleton joined 60 Minutes in August 1987.
It's beyond comprehension. Mr James does too. He said: “It was the most horrific 15 seconds of my life.”Webb recalled how he got a cigarette lighter out of his pocket and lit it up, only to reveal the tight space they were both trapped in.Part of the mine that had collapsed above them. And our heroes are the guys that got us out,” he said.Mr Webb said he dealt with the incident by starting to talk about his experience to everyone. The 60-year-old spent days down the Beaconsfield mine after it collapsed in 2006, talking directly to Todd Russell and Brant Webb after they were found to be alive. For two nerve-wracking weeks they lay entombed deep underground as the nation held its collective breath.

The 60-year-old spent days down the Beaconsfield mine after it collapsed in 2006, talking directly to Todd Russell and Brant Webb after they were found to be alive.

“I have post traumatic stress disorder.


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