The Plan B drill has found itself only eighty meters from the collapsed room that now has been holding thirty-three miners since August 5 ( See more details of the Plan B drill in my 9/17 blog posting). The last decision that officials will have to make it whether or not they have to encase the rescue shaft with steel tubing. This tubing will prevent rockslides and possibly other collapses from occurring. Depending on the decision of adding a steel shaft, the rescue could be either in as little as twenty hour or ten days. Once the miners are brought up from the depths, they will each individually be greeted by the Chilean President Sebastian Pinera and First Lady Cicilia Morel de Pinera. Then they will all go through a two hour health care screening and immediately reunited with family members. I will have minor blog post when the miners physically get rescued.
I remember when this first happened, but alot of people have almost forgot about what is still going on over there. I hope everything goes okay and I can not believe how long it really took them to figure out how to get them out. I know it would be difficult thought because they do not want to risk the miners lives by traping them. Their family members and friends must be so relieved. I'm glad you are keeping everyone updated on this issue.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am really excited to know that these men will soon be able to see the light of day again, and most importantly they will be reunited with their family. I admire these men, becuase it's not easy being trapped in a small area with other 32 men., and not know when you will be rescued. I don't understand how these men lived under these conditions for so long. Once again, I admire them for coping with each other and never losing hope. I like that you keep us updated with news, and I look forward to the rescuing of these men.
ReplyDeleteThese miners some what slipped my mind. I thought that maybe it would have taken less time for people to figure out a way to rescue them. But, I am so glad to hear that they are being rescued one by one. It is great that they are going to finally be able to live a "normal" life after 2 months. Their families must be so happy to be reunited with their loved ones! I can't imagine what they have been going through since August.
ReplyDeleteThose miners have been in there since August! I can only imagine how desperate these men are! If I was one of those miners, the first thing I would do when I got out is probably punch the Chilean president directly in the face, and then go eat a nice, warm meal.Then, I would demand some sort of monetary compensation or a brand new Ferrari. I give my respect to these men, honestly. Those miners should win a noble prize.
ReplyDeleteThis amazing story is everywhere! We see it on the television, newspapers, and even the radio. It is truly inspirational to hear about these Chilean miners that have patiently waited to be rescued from nearly deadly circumstances. Although they have already been rescued, thank goodness, they should all be recognized for their brave and patient attitudes. The whole world has acknowledged this incredible occurrence, and their prayers are probably most appreciated. Hopefully, this dilemma will prevent any future mining accidents to happen in the future, so that necessary precautions are taken.
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