UPDATE: A miner is currently unaccounted for following a flood at the Rolling Thunder Mines in Drennen, West Virginia. Authorities report that the individual is believed to be trapped approximately 3/4 of a mile underground, escalating the urgency of ongoing rescue efforts.
D. Craig Chapman, President of the Nicholas County Commission, confirmed that this alarming situation unfolded after the mines began to flood around 1 p.m. today. Rescue teams are actively pumping water out of the mine as of 10 p.m. in a desperate attempt to locate the missing miner.
All other miners have been accounted for, but the focus remains on the individual believed to be trapped. Search and rescue operations are continuing into the nighttime hours, highlighting the critical nature of the situation.
Officials from the Office of Emergency Services are monitoring the situation closely and providing updates as they become available. The community is rallying around the rescue efforts, with many expressing hope for a safe recovery.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information surfaces. The safety and well-being of the individuals involved are at the forefront of emergency response efforts.
