Steve Scott's Blog

What a terrible roller coaster of emotions, for the families of the mine accident victims in West Virginia.

First, they're told that - against all odds - twelve survivors had been found. There are jubilant celebrations.



Then, a couple hours later, they're told there's been a mistake...a "miscommunication." Only one miner has been found alive...the other eleven are all dead. Emotions suddenly switch to incredible sorrow and anger.





As a reporter, I can understand the circumstances that allowed this misinformation to get out. That doesn't make it right...but, I can understand how it happened.

Many are already playing the blame game. This is just a terrible tragedy. I'll leave it at that.