Chilean Miners Rescue: Live Coverage

guardian.co.uk ^ | October 12, 2010 | Staff

[Bad~Rodeo]

Trapped Chilean Miners Rescue Beginning. Live Coverage

[eyedigress]

It will be a rescuer no doubt.

[don-o]

There’s no “do overs” on this thing. They got to get it perfect the first (and every) time.

[TomasUSMC]

The first miner is in the capsule and is on the way up! Now after checks are done, oxygen checked. Order for ascent ....GO

[sissyjane]

He’s coming out!

[maggief]

First miner on his way up.

Oh, my ...

[djf]

The original plan was to send it up empty and ferry like four guys down there before any miners were brought up
For once, it looks like common sense has prevailed.

He’s on his way!!!

I just wish the guy on top filming the feed from down below would sit his arse down. I’m getting dizzy watching it!

[justsaynomore]

Whoa, what a tight squeeze... is anyone else holding their breath?

[Frantzie]

“Heads up!”

“CNN is translating the conversations in the mine!”

Shame Rick Sanchez is no longer there. He could be blaming it on the Jews.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Astounding video. God protect them.

[Red_Devil 232]

They are bringing one up! No special clothing. A harness was put on him and he said lets go!!!

[djf]

Looks like they are bringing in his wife.

Thank God. Thank God.

[maggief]

I’m shaking!

[sissyjane]

Praying!!!!

[eyedigress]

I’ll bet you that miner is. 2,700 ft in a hotdog wrapper would be hell.

[Nik Naym]

Looks like it is moving at a pretty good clip.

[TomasUSMC]

Left the cave at 1056pm ....lets see how long it takes.

[Red_Devil 232]

Looks like the wife is right there!

[sissyjane]

and child!

[Frantzie]

There were three holes drilled. Two failed. The one that go through was American team. I am not sure if Americans were drilling the others. This was NO slam dunk either.

If it wasn’t for American expertise and equipment - it may have failed.

[Raebie]

And his son. This is so amazing.