Rescue efforts in Nicholas County, West Virginia, have concluded following the recovery of the body of a coal miner who went missing after severe flooding trapped him underground for several days. The governor confirmed that the miner, Stephen Lipscomb, was found dead after a lengthy search and rescue operation that spanned nearly a week. Community members had held onto hope while rescuers worked tirelessly to locate the trapped worker. Authorities stated this incident occurred during a routine operation at the Rolling Thunder Mine, which has faced scrutiny due to multiple prior safety violations. State leaders and the mining community are mourning the loss and reflecting on the dangers faced by workers in the coal mining industry.