Best Photos of 2002: The Human Spirit

One of coal miners trapped in the Quecreek, Pennsylvania, mine climbs out of the rescue capsule
GUY WATHEN / REUTERS

A Breath of Fresh Air
After three days huddled in a tiny air pocket 240 ft. below the surface, Thomas Foy, one of nine coal miners trapped in the Quecreek, Pa., mine, climbs out of his rescue capsule on July 28

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