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Apsara
Unfortunately a second massive explosion today has reduced the chances of the guys trapped there still being alive to nil. Was hoping for a miraculous rescue like they pulled off in Chile but looks like it is not to be. Sad day for NZ.
Proffesor
Unfortunately, all 29 of them have been confirmed dead. RIP.
smithinjapan
Very sad. RIP and condolences to the family.
SushiSake3
Real sad news. I think the decision not to send rescuers down the shaft will turn out to have been the right call.
cocojapn
This is not a good day for all New Zealanders! Kiwi's all around the world feeling the pain and tragedy for the 29 miners and their families! R.I.P :(
Jkanda
This is sad for humankind. NZ no NZ does not matter.
genkicat
It is most sad news.... Didn't see it at all mentioned on Japanese TV. Perhaps NZ isn't important enough compared to Chile.. Really is most sad and heart goes out to all the families and people involved...
flyingfish
sad day for nz,but more importantly for their families are these guys definitely cooked,or do they stil have a shot
SushiSake3
Kia kaha (Forever Strong).
A sad day.
sensei258
One of the miners was a 17 year old who had been on the job for an hour. No joke. When it's your time, it's your time.
valentineshigh
this is absolutely heart breaking. on the new zealand news, they had an interview with the father of the 17 year old down there and he just broke down completely.
my thoughts go out to each and every one of them.
madammiz
Very very sad news and I had hoped for good news. RIP!
Apsara
I did, it was on NHK's 6 pm news update as the first item mentioned. The 7 pm news was given over mostly to the North Korean shelling of the South Korean island, which is understandable.
Zenny11
Was mentioned on other news programs(channels) too.
RIP, hoping they didn't have to suffer long.
chotto
Extremely sad news. RIP to all.
YuriOtani
Sad news for their families on the eve of the holidays.
yasukuni
So sorry about the news. From an Aussie to all Kiwis.
yasukuni
P.S You're a champion nation.
spudman
kind hearted wishes but there are no holidays until XMAS in NZ. tragic end for a great community, the coast hasn't had much luck with mining.
Mocheake
What terrible news. I didn't follow the story very much because I was sure they would make it. My sincere condolences to their loved ones.
yasukuni
The town won't forget those guys.