Workers Delayed in Utah Mine Rescue

By Jenny Brundin

Published August 8, 2007 at 1:00 PM EDT

Seismic activity has further slowed efforts to rescue trapped miners Wednesday. Frustrated searchers are now not expected to reach the miners for at least another week.

Jenny Brundin reports from member station KUER in Salt Lake City.

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