In the Sago mine tragedy,a serious inaccuracy that 12 trapped miners were still alive was widely publicized.Which of the following is the LEAST LIKELY reason for this miscommunication?
A)Reporters and editors got carried away by what seemed to be miraculous news that miners were alive when a survivor was found.
B)Mine rescuers were wearing full-face oxygen masks when they used radios to report their findings.
C)Mine officials met with the distraught families and decided to slowly reveal the devastating news.
D)Newspapers, faced with deadline pressure, did not confirm the news before printing it.

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Option C suggests that mine officials purposely withheld information from the families, leading to a miscommunication amongst the public. This is unlikely as it would be unethical and potentially damaging for the mine officials. Options A, B, and D are all plausible reasons for the miscommunication, as reporters may have jumped to conclusions, rescuers may have had difficulties communicating due to their gear, and newspapers may have rushed to print without proper confirmation.

In the Sago Mine Tragedy,a Serious Inaccuracy That 12 Trapped