2nd blast ends hopes for survival of 29 NZ miners

Thursday, November 25, 2010

GREYMOUTH, New Zealand -- Elation over a possible rescue attempt quickly turned to anguish for the families of 29 New Zealand miners missing underground since last week when a second powerful blast ended any hope for another mine miracle.

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