Message of Hope from 33 Trapped Miners in Chile

[xomputer]

33 miners were trapped after a mine in Chile collapsed. The trapped miners were found alive after 17 days and the world is rejoicing with the news that they are all well and alive.

17 days in the dark and endless time, these miners were able to pull off a miracle and survive the incident. The people in Chile, including myself, were amazed by these 33 miners' spirit and strong will to survive have showed us what it means to stay alive in one of the worst situations.

Like them, in severe incidents, people are capable of surviving through strong willpower in the mind.
Just like the message we heard that they were doing okay after 17 days, we hope to hear better news of them being rescued soon.

I sincerely hope that these men would return to their loved ones as soon as possible.

 

[Kalam]

I saw on the news that one of them proposed to his girlfriend via a message that was sent up from the mine. In sha' Allah, they'll all emerge from this disaster unharmed. Does anyone know why it will supposedly take such a long time to rescue them?

 

[strollingbones]

i am following this...they are deep down...they have to drill thru some hard rock....and then once a hole is established they have to widen it with wider drill bits...its aint like they can just drill a 24 inch whole right off the bat....

plus the mining company didnt move in the state has taken efforts over....the men wont be paid...the mining company has declared bankruptcy....

 

[strollingbones]

a few of the miners are too heavy for the rescur...i think they have to have a 36 inch waist to fit in the capsule that will be pulled up the hole...(estimated to take an hour per man) but they are losting weight fast....i think the tube they are using to pass things to the miners is only 3 inches

 

[strollingbones]

these men are tought, they survived 17 days on 2 days food by strict rationing...they dug for water..there is a cna , men have stepped up and take charge...to direct the group...

may the fates and muses be kind

 

[strollingbones]

Trapped Chile Miners Face 4-Month Mental, Physical Test

 

[goldcatt]

Miners are tough, they have to be. But what they've been through and what lies ahead will be a test for anyone, miner or no. The Chileans know what they're doing, at least. Mining is a huge industry there and they have lots of experience. Here's hoping it takes less than 4 months! And that they all make it out in one piece.

 

[strollingbones]

yea i think all it would take one be one death and their moral would go down fast

 

[The Infidel]

They have my prayers.....

 

[Middleman]

I've been following this human drama. I hadn't heard the mining company had declared bankruptcy.

I read that NASA has sent specialists to help them deal with the psychological stress of such a prolonged confinement. Of course, the miners already must possess certain coping skills in order to be miners in the first place.

It's really a riveting story. I'll be praying for them, and for their waiting families.

 

[strollingbones]

they seem to have a strong sense of unity.....which has served them well

 

[Middleman]

they seem to have a strong sense of unity.....which has served them well

Yes, they've probably developed that from working under those hard conditions.

I read they are sending anti-depressants down the tube.

 

[strollingbones]

someone i saw they are asking for peaches and beer...they have a 6 inch whole now....

 

[Middleman]

I was wondering if they had a way to get beer. That would be an important perk to keep ones spirits up. I read they sent mp3s down so they can have music.

 

[goldcatt]

Anything beats sitting in the dark and silence.

 

[Middleman]

Here's a good article

Chile mine owners beg forgiveness over plight of trapped men | News.com.au

 

[The Infidel]

I was wondering if they had a way to get beer. That would be an important perk to keep ones spirits up. I read they sent mp3s down so they can have music.

That would be an epic beer bong!

Hmm... beer & anti-depressants? That could turn into one hell of a party.


Seriously,
I think this will have a happy ending (thats what I am praying for).

 

[Kalam]

Thanks for all the information, Bones. Do you know if they're able to communicate with the surface in any way other than with written messages?

 

[Zona]

When you hear things like, they will lose enough weight to get through the small hole..........well, thats just not good.


If this were the states, I wold say, Degregulations rule.

 

[Middleman]

Thanks for all the information, Bones. Do you know if they're able to communicate with the surface in any way other than with written messages?

BBC has a special report section on this unfolding drama.

BBC News - Chile mine

One article stated that they were planning to put in a telephone line so the men could have private conversations with friends and family. They are advising family members to tailor their conversations in order to inspire hope.

BBC News - Conversation of hope for miners' families