Tag Archives: San Jose Mine

First of 33 trapped Chilean miners rescued

Posted on October 12, 2010 by The Great One

One down, or should I say up; 32 to go!!! TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Photography: Reuters SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – Florencio Avalos, the first of 33 miners to be rescued, has surfaced after 69 days … Continue reading →

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Chile choreographs dramatic finish to rescue saga

Posted on October 12, 2010 by The Great One

If every trapped miner is successfully rescued this would be a real testament to the human spirit and the urge to survive. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By MICHAEL WARREN, Associated Press Writer Michael Warren, Associated Press … Continue reading →

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Bore hole reaches trapped Chilean miners

Posted on October 9, 2010 by The Great One

How horrible and claustrophobic must it be to be trapped underground for over two months? But as if this isn’t bad enough, just imagine being slowly hoisted up a narrow shaft to the Earth’s surface for a distance of over … Continue reading →

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