NYT/AP: Sago Mine Survivor Is Released From Hospital
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: March 30, 2006
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Sago Mine survivor Randal McCloy Jr., looking thin and stiff but walking on his own, offered his gratitude Thursday as he was released from a hospital Thursday after almost three months.
"I'd just like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers, and I think that's it," McCloy said softly, wearing a ball cap and a racing-team jacket at a morning news conference.
His wife, Anna, who stayed with him throughout his recovery, added her own thanks. "Today is another part of our miracle," she said.
Doctors cannot explain why McCloy, who was trapped in the mine for more than 40 hours, survived while 12 other men died.
"There are 12 families who are in our thoughts and prayers today and every day. The families of Randy's co-workers and friends are celebrating with us today just as we continue to mourn with them. Please keep all of us in your thoughts and prayers," Anna McCloy said....
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