Saturday, May 26, 2012

Eight illegal miners’ bodies recovered

Lusanda Bill
26 May 2012

The bodies of eight illegal miners have been recovered in a diamond mine in the Northern Cape.

Police spokesperson Cherelle Ehlers says it is not known how many other men the rescue and recovery teams are still searching for.

Ehlers added that the conditions at the site are extremely difficult and dangerous.

It is expected that a campaign against illegal digging will be launched.

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