Writer Statement: I, Rolando R. Gutierrez, and Ronald Bachman, acknowledge that the material submitted to USMRA and MSHA is "Content is original, free to use of copyrights fees, and has not been published elsewhere. USMRA and MSHA is free to use this submission electronically". However, the Discovery Miner Program copyright must be adhered to.

"The images may not be resold or reissued outside USMRA or MSHA without written permission of the originators."

Biographical Data:

Rolando Gutierrez is an educational and documentary filmmaker dedicated to developing exciting programs living in Arizona. His background in robotics and telecommunications helped develop the required technology for the Discovery Miner Program and has extended this interest to the education of abandoned mine dangers to students in a growing state filled with old mines. His program has extended to participation by major museums, corporations and rescue agencies in Arizona and abroad. He currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona.

The author welcomes questions and comments and can be reached at via email infoweb@discoveryminer.com or rolando@discoveryminer.com

Bob Mitchell is a professional abandoned mine rescue and recovery specialist with MCSOTRP and team captain. He has 13 years of service to Arizona citizens. He is the senior member of a highly-trained, all volunteer search and rescue team. They regularly train to respond to abandoned mine incidents, as well as other technical rescue situations. His teams respond to dozens of incidents per year and perform nearly 6-12 mine operations annually working with local fire departments, federal agencies and county rescue operations.

The author welcomes questions and comments and can be reached at via email MCSOTRP@cox.net.

Ronald Bachman is a freelance contributor to the educational press. He currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona.