As of right now the 11 people from the Deep Water Horizon platform are still missing. The coast guard has continued the search throughout the night. Helicopters and cutters (boats) have searched over 2,000 square miles in search of the missing workers. Lt. Sue Kerver of the Coast Guard tells us that they will be searching today with two helicopters, two cutters and a plane. The search will continue as long as it's believed that the workers are still alive. Weather conditions are favorable for the search with very good visibilty, calm seas, and little wind. Lt. Sue Kerver tells us that names will be released after, the family of the missing workers have been notified.

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