33 Chilean miners trapped for 17 days are still alive!!

[malaise]

were rescued today - ALIVE.
What a great story.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11054376
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The men were working at a depth of around 700m (2,300ft) at the San Jose mine, near the city of Copiapo, when the rock above them collapsed.

The note, written on paper in red letters read: "All 33 of us are fine in the shelter."

Until Sunday, there had been no word from the miners and hopes for their survival had all but faded.
Map of Chile

Brandishing the miners' note for TV cameras, Mr Pinera hailed the news saying:

"It will take months to get them out. It will take time, but it doesn't matter how long it takes, to have a happy ending."

The miners are reported to be 4.5 miles (7km) inside gold and copper mine and about 700m vertically underground.

They have been since 5 August when the main access tunnel collapsed.

[NutmegYankee]

1. Wow!

Many good thoughts to support their rescue!

[aquart]

2. I'm confused. Did they get them out or are they still sitting there?

The story says it will take FOUR MONTHS to get them out.

[malaise]

5. You're right - I should have said were found alive

They won't be rescued for some time.

[slampoet]

3. OMG It my take 4 months of digging to reach them!!!

[virginia mountainman]

4. That is some real good news...

I just hope the digging to rescue them, does not trigger a larger cave in!

[Liberty Belle]

6. That's why they will go slow. They said they can send down food first,

basic medical supplies etc.