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Todd Russell, one of two men who miraculously survived an underground mine collapse in Tasmania more than 20 years ago has died. The story captivated the world with the two survivors of the Beaconsfield disaster walking out of from the mine shaft, in front of a jubilant crowd and a global media contingent. Two weeks after Brant Webb and Todd Russell walked free, the pair alongside hundreds of Beaconsfield residents, attended a service at parliament house celebrating the rescue and remembering Larry Knight, who was killed in the rock fall that trapped the miners.

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00:02The last thing I want to do is to make Brant and myself out of the heroes.
00:08All these people here in this room today, they're the true heroes.
00:13They're the ones that risked their lives to free Brant and myself.
00:19They're the left loved ones at home, knowing that the dangers were there.
00:25All you guys that put the time and effort in to free Brant and myself,
00:33personally myself, I think you all deserve bravery medals.
00:51I'd just like to say that it makes myself and Brant feel true Australians, let alone Tasmanians.
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