The Cokeville Miracle ❲Easy❳

Although 79 people were hospitalized with severe burns and shrapnel wounds, no hostages died . ✨ Why It Is Called a "Miracle"

The room filled with fire and toxic black smoke. David emerged from the bathroom, shot his wife to end her suffering, shot a teacher (who survived), and then killed himself. The Cokeville Miracle

David transferred the detonator to Doris's wrist so he could use the restroom. Doris accidentally triggered the bomb when she jerked her arm. Although 79 people were hospitalized with severe burns

They lured 136 children and 18 adults into a single 30x32-foot classroom. David transferred the detonator to Doris's wrist so

The bomb was designed to level the entire school wing. However, a small gasoline leak had turned the explosive powder into a paste, preventing it from aerosolizing.

Around 1:00 p.m., former town marshal and his wife Doris entered Cokeville Elementary School.

The force of the blast went upward through ceiling tiles and out open windows rather than outward into the room.