Chilean Miners Alive, But Trapped Underground

Meera Dolasia
2010-08-30T13:49:26-07:00

On August 5th, Chilean residents woke up to the grim news that the main shaft of the San Jose gold and silver mine in Northern Chile had collapsed, trapping 33 miners inside. For 17 long days and nights, they awaited anxiously. Just as they were about to give up, came the good news - All 33 were alive!