Humans remains have been found in the Pike River Mine.
Experts have found at least two bodies in the deepest part of the mine. However, they can not be recovered.
The bodies were found using images from boreholes drilled from the ground. Some images even suggest the possibility of a third body as well.
Police are working with forensic experts to see what they can do to confirm identities.
The Pike River Mine disaster occured on 19 November 2010 in the Pike River Mine, 46 km (29 mi) northeast of Greymouth, New Zealand.
The accident resulted in the deaths of 29 miners whose remains have never been recovered.
At the time of the explosion 31 miners and contractors were below ground. Two miners managed to walk from the mine and were treated for moderate injuries.
The remaining 16 miners and 13 contractors were believed to be at least 1.5 km (1,600 yd) from the mine’s entrance at the time of the initial explosion.
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thats so sad
Really cool
r.i.p hopefully theye get a proper grave.
its so sad i feel so sorry for them
I am so sorry for them and for the ones who loved them 🙁