by Kimberly Ripley
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November 17, 2006

CNN Reports: 4 Missing West Virginia Miners Found Dead

April 10, 2010 10:17 AM UTC
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The search for the 4 remaining West Virginia miners has ended in tragedy. All four miners were found dead earlier today, according to CNN reports.

"We did not receive the miracle we prayed for," said West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin. "This journey has ended and now the healing will start."

Authorities had notified the families of the four miners before announcing the news to the media.

This brings the death toll from Monday's blast at the Upper Big Branch mine to 29, making it the worst mining disaster in the United States in almost four decades.

Comments: 3

Janet "Jax" B. Apr 10, 2010, 10:50am UTC
Oh how sad for the families and the whole mining community. So many communities depend on the mines for their livelyhood.
William Dotani Apr 10, 2010, 1:52pm UTC
May God's grace somehow give peace to these families. This is a horrible tragedy.
john schmoe Feb 2, 2012, 1:16am UTC
This was a very sad accident. I remember watching CNN and thinking about the family and friends of the miners. My prayers were with them all.

-- Model trains keep my mind occupied. --

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