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Jubilation Turns to Anger, Outrage
By JENNIFER C. YATES
The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 4, 2006; 7:23 AM

TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. — Family members of victims in a fatal mining accident became enraged and lunged at a coal company official early Wednesday after being told that only one of 13 miners had survived a mine explosion, witnesses said.

The scene unfolded inside the Sago Baptist Church, three hours after the family members had been told that 12 of the miners had survived. For two days, the church had been the place where family members waited anxiously for news.

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‘Believe in miracles’: 12 miners found alive
Men had been trapped 36 hours; one did not survive
Wednesday, January 4, 2006; Posted: 2:19 a.m. EST (07:19 GMT)

Family members say the following were among the 13 men trapped:
Alva Martin Bennet, 50, of Buckhannon
Jim Bennett, 61, of Philippi
George Hamner Jr. of Gladyfork
Terry Helms, 50, of Newburg
David Lewis, 28, of Philippi
Randal McCloy, 27, of Simpson
Fred Ware Jr., 59, of Tallmansville
Jack Weaver, 52, of Philippi
Marshall Winans, 49, of Talbert

Source: Associated Press

TALLMANSVILLE, West Virginia (CNN)

– Twelve of 13 miners who had been trapped underground for more than 36 hours are alive and were being brought out early Wednesday for treatment, officials and family members said.

Friends and relatives erupted in cheers and the town’s church bells began ringing as word of the 12 miners’ rescue became known.

“Believe in miracles,” said West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, who had expressed optimism throughout the ordeal.

“Twelve miners alive,” said Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia. She said she did not know where the 12 were found or their condition

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