Emergency services and
welfare agencies working to rescue the miners from the Pike
River Coal Mine have been overwhelmed with messages of
goodwill from New Zealand and around the world.
"We have
been inundated with messages of support from throughout the
country and other parts of the world including Australia,
South Africa, the United Kingdom and United States," said
commander of Operation Pike, Superintendent Gary
Knowles.
"We'd like to thank all of those people who've
taken the time to send us a message of support. These are
all greatly appreciated and continue to sustain
us."
"These are very difficult times for everybody, but
particularly the families of the miners."
"They are acting
in a remarkable way and continue to provide us with the best
motivation on this search and rescue operation," he
said.
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