Over the past 24 hours the world has watched as a true miracle has taken place. It all began on August 5th at the San Jose mine in Copiapo, Chile. A collapse occurred leaving 33 men trapped nearly 2,300 feet below the surface. It was 17 days before rescuers and loved ones discovered that a note attached to a drilling device.
The note said... "We are okay in the shelter, the 33." Hard to believe that they had made it that far. Now hopes were high and the entire world watched as day after day drilling continued in an attempt the free these men.
Supplies were sent down. Food, water, medical items, Bibles, items to help the men pass the time (games, cards, etc.), and other things to help the men.
The effort to rescue these men was daunting. There were 3 different drill teams all trying to reach the men. No one was willing to give up and all the hard work finally paid off. The rescue "tube" finally reached the men, a medic stepped out and prepped the first miner to be sent up.
Starting October 13th... 69 days after the collapse occurred, the first man was brought to the surface!
What an incredible moment. This is the only time in the history of mining that any human has been rescued from such a depth. Thanks to technology and the hard work and tenacity of men who wouldn't quit, all 33 men were brought to the surface.
The rescue exceeded expectations every step of the way. Initially, officials said it might be December before the men could get out. Once the drill that opened the escape shaft pierced the men's subterranean prison, they estimated it would take 36 to 48 hours to get everyone out.The actual time: 22 hours, 39 minutes. Indeed.....
MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!
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