Hard Mine in Ringwood, NJ

The Hard Mine, in Ringwood NJ was the site of a tragedy some 40 years ago. Sometime during the late 60's a group of boys on bicycles rode over an area where the ground gave way. One boy was able to somehow scramble to safely, the other was swallowed deep into the earth. Rescue attempts were initaited however the shaft was deep and trailed off in multiple directions. To this day, the boy who's name I cannot  recall, is entombed in the Hard Mine.

During our visit, Bob and I noted that the shaft has been backfilled with many large boulders. This somewhat secures the shaft, and also seals its contents.

 

 

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