12 of 13 Trapped W.Va. Miners Found Alive [View All]

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Jan 4, 2006

TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. - Twelve of the 13 miners trapped in an explosion in a coal mine were found alive late Tuesday after more than 41 hours underground, turning a community's worst fears to unbridled joy. Family members streamed from the church where they had kept vigil, shouting "Praise the Lord!"

Bells at the church rang out as family members ran out screaming in jubilation. Relatives yelled "They're alive!"

"They told us they have 12 alive," said Gov. Joe Manchin, leader of the nation's No. 2 coal-producing state. "We have some people that are going to need some medical attention."

At least one of the surviving miners was hospitalized early Wednesday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, which was on high alert and had called in all employees. Hospital spokeswoman Lisa Turner said the man was listed in critical condition.

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