After being trapped underground for two weeks and with seemingly little hope of survival, a group of Chilean miners have managed to send a message to confirm that they are miraculously, still alive. The 33 miners were first reported missing on August 6th and have remained trapped in a cave near the city of Copiapo.
The President of the South American country, Sebastian Pinera confirmed the news by showing the message to local television stations. The message was written in red paint and in English translation said; “The 33 of us in the shelter are well.”
Pinera also told reporters how the message had been reached from deep underground. It had been a tied to a drill that rescuers had previously used to bore through to the area near an underground shelter. Celebrations have got underway after the news brokethrough, with parties being held in the capital Santiago, a country which is still attempting to rebuild itself from the shattering earthquake that ripped through the nation back in March.
President Pinera has said that it could take months for the miners to be rescued back to sea level, possibly even as late as Christmas. This is because the miners are about 700 metres underground. The miners are believed to have a limited about of food accessible to them, but are looking in better shape that what had been previously expected. Doctors are advising that high energy foods be sent down as soon as possible. The miners are staying alive, due to a massive tank of water and ventilation shafts being around in the area.
When this news brokethrough on Monday afternoon, these people can only be described as the ‘Miracle Miners.’
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