Chile's President Sebastian Pinera embraces Florencio Antonio Avalos Silva, the first miner to be rescued
It was loads of hugs, cheers and tearsas rescuers using a missile-like escape capsule began pulling 33 men one by one to fresh air and freedom early this morning, 69 days after they were trapped in a collapsed mine a half-mile underground.
Six men were pulled out in the first six hours of the apparently problem-free operation in the Chile's Atacama desert — a drama that saw the world captivated by the miners' endurance and unity as officials meticulously prepared their rescue.
WoW! 33 blessed men, for sure. what a wonderful govt they have and people to be there for the miners like they have been, through this whole ordeal, Let's continue wishing and hoping and praying for the best outcome for all.