On August 5, 2010, 33 miners in Copiapó, Chile were trapped underground for over two months when 7,000,000 tons of rock collapsed in the mine. After initial contact was lost for 17 days, rescue efforts began using a specially designed capsule to bring each miner to the surface one by one. All 33 miners survived the ordeal, with the last being rescued after 69 days underground, marking the longest anyone had ever been trapped and survived. Each successful rescue was met with widespread celebration and relief.

1. Heroes
On August 5, 2010 7000,000 tons of rock collapsed on 33 miners in
Copiapó, Chile. There was no outside contact for 17 days after the
collapse. The room they were in was a half-mile-deep. When each
miner emerged, everyone cried “Chi! Chi! Le! Le! Le!
When the rescue began, school was cancelled so all the
children could watch on television. The rescue went like clockwork. It
is the longest time anyone had ever been trapped underground and
survived. They were there for 69, 70, or 71 days.
The capsule is called the Phoenix. It is painted red, white, and
blue for the Chilean flag. In the capsule the miners wore an oxygen
mask and had two-way voice communication. They took aspirin and
wore compression socks ,a sweater, and sunglasses. In the mine it
was 90 degrees but on the ground above it was freezing.

2. The first men rescued were the young, healthy ones to be able
to handle any problems in the ascent.
When each miner was rescued, the people exploded with joy
and relief. All 33 miners were rescued and gave thanks to God. They
hugged their loved one, the president, and the workers. It was a
great celebration for everyone!