UPDATE: A miner is unaccounted for following a significant flooding incident at the Rolling Thunder Mines in Drennen, W.Va. Officials confirm that the individual is believed to be trapped approximately 3/4 of a mile beneath the mountain. The situation is urgent as search and rescue efforts continue late into the night.
At around 1 p.m. today, water began flooding the mine, prompting immediate emergency responses. D. Craig Chapman, President of the Nicholas County Commission, stated that all other miners have been accounted for, but the focus is now on locating the trapped individual.
According to updates from the Office of Emergency Services, crews began pumping water out of the mine around 10 p.m. in a desperate effort to reach the miner. Authorities are working tirelessly, and the community is holding its breath as rescue teams navigate the challenging conditions.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The emotional toll on families and friends of the trapped miner is palpable, as the community rallies in support during this critical time.
Stay tuned for the latest developments on this urgent situation.
