After 69 days underground, the first miner, Florencio Avalos, has reached the surface safely.
The 32 others and the rescuer who went down to help them await their turn.
After 69 days underground, the first miner, Florencio Avalos, has reached the surface safely.
The 32 others and the rescuer who went down to help them await their turn.
Nice! It should be a national holiday in Chile.
This is a marvelous moment for the miners and families (Well one family so far)!!!
Although, I have to say, when I was young there was an organisation called "International Rescue" who did much more complicated rescues with much less fuss
Stoob, are you pulling my string?
There must be collective breath holding in Chile right now. I admit I didn't think those poor miners stood a chance back in August. But what a feat.
Last edited by Claire ex-ax; 13-10-2010 at 11:38 AM.
I like the way they have sent rescuers down who I guess will be last up so that one of the miners is not left down there on his own plus they can sort out any problems that occur. All involved do seem to have done an incredible job.