Gases force halt to 2nd rescue attempt at West Virginia mine - Los Angeles Times

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Gases force halt to 2nd rescue attempt at West Virginia mine Los Angeles Times Rescuers have been prevented from reaching four unaccounted-for miners at the Upper Big Branch mine due to a buildup of deadly gases. The bodies of 18 miners have yet to be recovered. By Kim Geiger David Zucchino A second rescue attempt was halted ... Mine Rescue Teams Pulled Out After Methane Warning New York Times Rescue Crews Pulled Out After Air Samples Detected Traces of Explosives ABC News Explosive gases force mine rescue teams to turn back CNN International Washington Post -BBC News -The Associated Press  »

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