Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Rescue may be near for trapped miners

COPIAPO, Chile — Fresh air and freedom were just hours away on Tuesday for 33 miners trapped a half-mile underground for 69 days, men whose endurance and unity have captivated the world. No one in the history of mining has been trapped so long and survived.

"This story started as a tragedy and we hope that in a few hours, it'll end in a miracle," Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said to reporters gathered at the mine site.
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