In Chile 33 miners have been trapped under ground for more than six weeks! The miners became trapped on August 5th when main access tunnel suddenly collapsed.There are now three drills for an escape tunnel. The newest drill was borrowed from an oil company. The Chilean president (Sebastion Pinera) is confident with the drills. They plan to rescue the miners in early November. One drill completed a shaft. Although it will take a while to get a wide enough hole. The new drill is very powerful and is hoped to be the first to complete a rescue tunnel. They now have three holes big enough to supply them with food, water and medicine.
I feel terrible for the poor miners. They have been trapped underground for months in a cold mine. Yet they are very confident and hopefull. I think it takes true courage to be trapped like that! I hope that they will get rescue much later than November. If I could go there I would congradulate them on their bravness and confidence.
rescue drill.
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