The note read that they were in a shelter in the mine. That they had water and ventilation.
Even now as rescuers know the miners are alive, there is talk of it taking possibly months to get them out.
This is the first contact from the miners since the cave in 17 days ago.
“The 33 of us in the shelter are well,” read the message written with red paint on the piece of paper that Pinera held up on television. Pinera has vowed a major overhaul of the mining regulator in the world’s No.1 copper producer.
A television camera was descended into the mine by some of the rescue members. It showed a few of the miners that are trapped. Some looked right into the camera. Many were not bearing shirts due to the heat inside the mine.
According to officials, they look much better then they expected them to.
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First we heard how there were 33 miners trapped in the mine. Then we were told the good news that all were alive. Now we have learned that yesterday, Oct 13th, all have been rescued. None died. They had excellent leadership to help them maintain control and resources. The rescue was excellent. For all who wonder where the miracles of the world have gone, well, we just had one.
Barb