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sang and spectators watched as Meaney was transported in a coffin from the pub to Keane's yard where he was lowered into the ground. Meaney failed to notify his pregnant wife who learned of the stunt on the radio. Meaney's coffin measured 6 feet, 3 inches long, 2 feet, 6 inches wide, and 2 feet high
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had become a fad in the 1960s. Meaney had survived a workplace accident in which he was buried under rubble and thought he could endure the task for a longer period of time. He and Sugrue developed the idea of the publicity stunt, enlisting local friend Mick Keane who would provide the land for the
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Meaney claimed he could last 100 days underground but Sugrue insisted that Meaney emerge after 61 days. On April 22, 1968, the coffin was raised and Meaney was swarmed with press. Undertaker Paddy Ryan said he experienced a career first, a man coming back alive. “He was alive and well. Mike Meaney
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and was lined in foam. Food and drink were lowered to him and onlookers could visit and speak to him via a telephone. There were no official safety measures for keeping Meaney alive and the subject was discussed at the
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was attempting the same feat. The BBC fixed a live satellite link between London and the States in order to broadcast a joint interview between the pair. White lasted 55 days underground.
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