Trapped Miners

[pompeyfaith]

Just want to say my thoughts go out to the 4 miners trapped under ground in South Wales.

Regards

[Angelic]

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I never heard about this - I hope they get out safely.

[pompeyfaith]

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Well they have the best rescue teams available so god willing with the latest technology they will get out safe.

[confused76]

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Oh dear I havent seen the news today, i didn't realise
I hope they get out asap! Xx

[Handyman]

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Well they have the best rescue teams available so god willing with the latest technology they will get out safe.

I didn't think there was much of the old Mines Rescue teams left, after the death of the old NCB.

I can think of some dammed good Cave Rescue Teams who could do the job just as well. As a Retired Caver I can say that the DCRO (Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation) are without equal in getting folks out in one piece.

In my day I required them once and assisted them once.
All volunteers, dedicated to their hobby and the saving of lives.

Fingers Crossed for the Welsh Lads.

Miners were and still are amongst the finest bunch of individuals to graft for a living in this country.

Regards all, Handy.

[Deepie]

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1 Miner found dead let us hope they find the other 3 alive very soon

[philnicandamy]

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Thoughts and prayers are with them...

[garlok]

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Absolutely phil, I have just heard the news that one of them had been found dead.

I was most annoyed with that ignorant TV reporter last night when he tried to pursue that young chap and his father was one of the four that was trapped. Have the media been infected with the same virus as bankers (or genetic defaults) meaning they have no morals or principles whatsoever.

I bet they would not have televised the attempted interview if that lad had justifiably punched him on the nose!!

Lets hope the remaining three!

regards
Garlok

[Pixie]

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I was most annoyed with that ignorant TV reporter last night when he tried to pursue that young chap and his father was one of the four that was trapped.

I missed that on the news Garlok but the bbc website this morning says that the dead miner is the father of one of those who got out.

I know that miners know the risks of the job but it's awful when something like this happens. I wouldn't do their job for a million pounds.

I hope that the others get out safely and my thoughts are with them and the families.

[jen_br]

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The owner of the mine is down there too!

[jen_br]

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Oh NO second miner found dead... its not looking good.

[Pixie]

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Now a third one.

RIP

[philnicandamy]

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A sad day for wales....

I cant imagine what the familys are going through now, I have an old friend who's based with USAR (one of the teams onsite) he's rang to speak to family back home exhausted but they'll NEVER give up

[jen_br]

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Sadly its not looking good for number 4 hypothermia would be setting in IF he even had Oxygen to begn with.

[philnicandamy]

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Fourth Miner found dead....