Russell Smith
Russell Smith is a former coal miner who was a fellow survivor of the Pike River mine disaster alongside Daniel Rockhouse. Together, they managed to escape from the disaster site, which claimed the lives of 29 miners in a tragic explosion. Smith's experience in the mine has shaped his life significantly, as he continues to deal with the aftermath of that fateful day.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,267 | $210,000 | 186$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 4,267 | $210,000 | 186$ |
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New Zealand:
Russell Smith, 18, said he rode the track two or three times a week.
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New Zealand:
Russell Smith was a loader driver who survived the Pike River disaster.
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New Zealand:
Rockhouse pulled Russell Smith clear of the deadline mine during the Pike River explosion.
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