Teen Survives 30 Minutes Buried in Sand (9 pics)

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A California teen survived for 30 minutes after his sand tunnel collapsed earlier this week, with rescuers frantically digging to try to find him. Matt Mina (17) was digging a 6ft trench on Newport Beach when the sand collapsed on him, leaving him trapped underground. He apparently thought he was going to die and drifted in and out of consciousness as he struggled for air. Meanwhile, rescuers were searching for him, digging through the sand to try to find him. He was pulled out unconscious but has since made a full recovery. But he has told the media that he’s unlikely to be building any more sand tunnels in the near future.



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№1 Author: FrankieJ (10 Aug 2011 01:20) Total user comments: 167


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I'm glad he made it out alright but I have to say that was a bit of a silly thing to do.
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№2 Author: fairmania (10 Aug 2011 02:35) Total user comments: 1460


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We have had one of these in recent weeks here in the UK, where a girl dug a pit in the sand which collapsed. She was dug out by passers-by and a local lifeboat crew member who lived nearby.

She too was pulled out unconcious and has also recovered ok, but they are the lucky few as most are dead before they're found.

A big lesson, but kids don't listen when they are told of the dangers. It's all still a game to them.
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№3 Author: adzhoe (10 Aug 2011 03:27) Total user comments: 15112


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Very lucky young man
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№4 Author: plaidpancake (10 Aug 2011 03:45) Total user comments: 2475


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lucky
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№5 Author: DocMcCoy (10 Aug 2011 04:08) Total user comments: 6039


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Good story. 12
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№6 Author: Multiuseless (10 Aug 2011 04:38) Total user comments: 456


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This was in California. So now the county will fine him for digging a trench without a permit. And charge him for returning the beach to it's natural condition. Also Cal OSHA will charge him for unsafe construction practices. 05
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№7 Author: Louie (10 Aug 2011 05:41) Total user comments: 8189


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№8 Author: Blackie (10 Aug 2011 06:07) Total user comments: 7


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Lucky.

Also. Does that last face look shopped to anyone else? I know it probably isn't but I guess all this time on acidcow is having its toll on me.
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№9 Author: raymond.wendt (10 Aug 2011 07:03) Total user comments: 9115


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I too am glad he's OK, but what would make a person think digging a tunnel in the sand is a good idea?
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№10 Author: Lord Dodo (10 Aug 2011 09:54) Total user comments: 2064


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raymond.wendt, today's mostly low level of intelligence and/or alcohol 13
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№11 Author: quackers (10 Aug 2011 09:54) Total user comments: 4830


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That head as been stuck on the body in last picture ????????
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№12 Author: mahedi (10 Aug 2011 11:19) Total user comments: 10772


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He got his 2nd life 04
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№13 Author: elunicotomas (10 Aug 2011 14:04) Total user comments: 1680


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jaja q boludo
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№14 Author: ImKindaAwesome (10 Aug 2011 15:17) Total user comments: 714


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You lucky SOB.
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№15 Author: Shadoglare (10 Aug 2011 15:50) Total user comments: 505


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Glad he didn't die. But he's a dumbass. 13
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№16 Author: farmhand (10 Aug 2011 17:13) Total user comments: 163


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№17 Author: cusestuckinwa (10 Aug 2011 19:13) Total user comments: 129


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Does that last photo look a little shopped to anyone else? 51
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№18 Author: Lu (10 Aug 2011 20:03) Total user comments: 15132


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Shamus. This stunt shattered his dream to become a professional miner one day.
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№19 Author: polo (10 Aug 2011 20:31) Total user comments: 174


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the last photo looks photoshopped
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№20 Author: apari (10 Aug 2011 21:58) Total user comments: 827


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He doesn't look like the sharpest tool in the shed to begin with...
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