Urgent Search for Missing Miner Trapped in Drennen Flood

UPDATE: A miner is currently unaccounted for and is believed to be trapped approximately 3/4 of a mile beneath the surface at the Rolling Thunder Mines in Drennen, West Virginia. This urgent situation was confirmed by D. Craig Chapman, President of the Nicholas County Commission.

As of 10 p.m. last night, crews are actively pumping water from the mine to locate the missing individual. Reports indicate that the mine began to flood around 1 p.m. yesterday, prompting immediate action from local emergency services.

While all other miners have been accounted for, the search and rescue efforts continue late into the night, highlighting the urgency and seriousness of the situation. Local authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure the safety of all involved.

“We are doing everything we can to find the missing miner,” said Chapman. “The safety of our miners is our top priority.”

This incident has raised significant concern among the local community and mining officials, as the risk of flooding poses a dangerous threat in these types of operations. Emergency teams remain on-site, working tirelessly to assess the situation and execute rescue plans.

The situation is still developing, and updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available. For now, the focus remains on locating the trapped miner and ensuring the safety of all personnel at the site.

Stay tuned for further updates on this critical situation as search and rescue operations progress through the night.