12 of 13 W. Va. Miners Confirmed Dead
By JENNIFER C. YATES, Associated Press Writer 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. - In a stunning and heartbreaking reversal, family members were told early Wednesday that
12 of 13 trapped coal miners were dead — three hours after they began celebrating news that they were alive.
The sole survivor, Randal McCloy, was in critical condition but showing no sign of brain damage or carbon monoxide poisoning after being trapped for 1 1/2 days, a doctor said. At 27, McCloy was the youngest in the group.
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Manchin, who had earlier said that the state believed in miracles, tried to focus on the news that one had survived.
"We're clinging to one miracle when we were hoping for 13," he said. 12 of 13 deadOkay everyone, start praying for Randal McCloy!Resting in the hands, of the Lord.
Bob
Jeremiah 29:12 Then you will call upon Me, and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear and heed you.