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Search paused for men missing 3 days in Miss. landslide

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. - A spokeswoman for the Mine Safety and Health Administration says workers have paused their search for the bodies of two men who were buried in mud and slush at a gravel pit in southern Mississippi.

Amy Louviere told CBS affiliate WJTV that crews are re-evaluating the recovery plan after Sunday's efforts to get them men were unsuccessful. A time frame for resuming work was not given.

Approximately 25 people are on site looking for the men. Officials say the process to get to the men has been dangerous and required special planning.

The two men were operating heavy equipment for Green Brothers at a pit in Crystal Springs on Friday when they were completely buried in 10 to 12 feet of mud, slush and sluice.

Louviere said mine employees have built a road so a crane can access the area and lift out the buried equipment.

Family members have identified the missing as 24-year-old Emmitt Shorter and Dee Hemphill, reports WJTV.

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