UPDATE: A miner is currently unaccounted for and believed trapped approximately 3/4 of a mile beneath the surface after flooding at the Rolling Thunder Mines in Drennen, WV. Nicholas County Commission President D. Craig Chapman confirmed the urgent situation during a press briefing earlier today.
The flooding, which began around 1 p.m., has prompted immediate search and rescue efforts. As of 10 p.m., crews are actively pumping water to locate the missing miner, with officials indicating that all other miners have been accounted for.
Authorities report that the flooding has created significant challenges for rescue operations, which are continuing into the nighttime hours. The county’s Office of Emergency Services is on the scene, coordinating efforts to ensure the safety of both rescuers and the trapped individual.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available. The emotional weight of the situation is palpable, as families await news about their loved ones.
Officials urge the community to stay tuned for further updates and to keep the trapped miner and rescue teams in their thoughts during this critical time.
