Emergency services were called to Dry Creek Road, Ellalong, around 12:45 PM on Tuesday, 17 September, following reports of the incident. Despite ongoing recovery efforts by the Hunter Valley Police District, supported by various emergency agencies, Hugo’s life could not be saved.
The miner who tragically fell 400 meters down a decommissioned mine shaft in the Hunter Valley has been identified as 59-year-old Craig Hugo.
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