The Nation - News from May 23, 1985
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Divers found four more bodies in the dark interior of a capsized oil rig, bringing to at least 10 the number of victims among the 21-man crew. Rescuers held out hope that the last missing worker had escaped or found a way to survive, authorities said in Morgan City, La. The last bodies were found after divers went back inside the rig Tonkawa after an overnight suspension of the search. A Coast Guard spokesman said it may be a month or more before investigators determine what caused the accident. A hearing was set for Tuesday in New Orleans.
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