Chile Rejoices as Capsule Brings Miners to Freedom

In August, 33 Chilean miners were trapped half a mile beneath earths crust. Only now have rescuers been able to emerge these miners because it took them two months to bore a hole down to where the miners where trapped. The miners are hoisted out of the mine through a small capsule that barley fits an adult. 

“All okay!” 48-year-old Dario Segovia, the 20th rescued miner, shouted to his rescuers right before they lifted him out of the ground. Once freed from the cage-like rescue device, he thanked God and walked to hug his wife. Workers then wrapped him in a blanket and took him to triage for medical treatment.

Its fascinating to know that these miners were able to survive under ground for two months. The Chilean government is really impressive to have gotten  down to the miners that quickly.