Chile Mine Rescue: Join the Live Chat
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Tonight on 360°, special coverage of the mine rescue mission in Chile. Crews are getting ready to free the first of 33 trapped miners. We'll give you an up close look at the effort.
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Glory be to GOD!
WOW...i didn't realize that there would be cameras showing the miners and the rescuers.
Carl Penhaul just said that apparently no one knew that there would be cameras until now.
Truly amazing!
Amazing scenes of human solidarity!
Anderson,
Another way to understand the time without sun, is to look at the land of the midnight sun. I don't know the full extent of the likeness, but those in the far north, do deal with the lack of sun for a long time.
Thanks
Wow-I've been glued! Never even thought to come here, I was so glued to the TV! Imagine how the miners feel seeing a new person arrive!!
This gives me chills!
temp 90 plus degrees
This is susch a hughe thing..! im sitting in denmark watching cnn live, it's really emotional..! all my thoughts to the miners and their family..!
This is what humanity is all about. Assisting one another. Where Nations come together for the benefit of man kind. This is what needs to happen in the US. We need to unite as one. Just as our constitution states.
Cristina
How long does it take the rescuer to get to the bottom?
That will be 15 or 20 minutes to take up and down.
Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart,
And you'll never walk alone,
You'll never walk alone
Wow, wow, wow, he's down!! Amazing.
Congratulations to all on this moment of happiness, its amazing to see so many people in a joint effort to rescue 33 lives, This is truly a Testament of what it means to be Human.
So Emotional. Wonderful. Great images.
If it takes about 30 minutes to rescue each miner, all should be out in about 17 hours!?
That guide pulley needs a secondary secure rope so it doesn't fall into the hole – it will jam the capsule
Yesssssssss!!!!!!!
What an amazing moment seeing the capsule inside the mine... Can't even explain . Good luck to all with lot's of prayers.
The cable itself is the biggest load, 924 pound capsule, 175 pounds person, 2000ft. of steel cable (is it steel or some kind of composite?) at least 2 pounds / ft. of cable = + 4,000 pounds of cable!
oh my gosh. The miners are greeting their 1st rescuer!
my prayers to the 33 and thanks you! to all the people helping!
it is incredible it has reached
The camera coverage deep in the mine is awesome to watch!
Watching from Miami, Florida. I can't believe what I'm seeing on t.v. My prayers go out to everyone involved in this rescue and to the miners.
I don't mean to be a pessimist, but I'm not fond of that pulley at the shaft entrance secured by the nylon strap. It should have a seconday strap or tie off to assure that it doesn't fall into the shaft during capsule retreival causing capsule to become lodged.
Hi everyone
I from the caribbean – Commonwealth of Dominica, West Indies and am eagerly awaiting the rescue of the 33 miners; you are in our prayers
Yay!
It has reached the bottom. Things seem to be moving along quite well. My luck be on their side.
Is anybody doing a documentary on this? I'd be curious to see how the experience will change the survivors....
That's great to see the excitement of the people. It was wonderful to see on TV.
That is truly amazing!
Anderson: What would the temperature down in the mine be versus the outside temperature?
Amazing!
As a teenager who lives in New York and had visited and lived in Copiapo, Chile for a few weeks. I find this amazing to see the miners finally reach land again.
Thanks for showing the rescue efforts live. I'm a chilean living in NY and watching this live I feel closer to home and all chileans. Thanks!
I can't imagine what the miners are feeling.
Having been over 2000 ft. down for so many days, they much be very excited (and nervous too).
I really appreciate CNN"s non-stop live coverage and especially Anderson's commentary (which is always pertinent and intelligent).
1st rescuer there – bless you and God speed.
From Switzerland
Wow God is there with them. So glad and yes the capsule has arived
This event is perhaps the most unbelievable and amazing I have witnessed in 60 years...and the fact that shows like Anderson Cooper's can bring this to us live, the commentary, the camera views, the drama of this event in Chile...I am amazed to be able to witness this live as it is happening...amazing amazing and beautiful to watch
Must be called Phoenix for a reason...imagine their feeling upon seeing the rescuer and preparation for the first to board!
Not going to bed till I see first miners face. The wheel stopped.
Anna, thanks for telling us what the President of Chile said. It seems that much of the world is watching this, and are with them.
yes, thank you Anna for the translation. I have been watching for a while now but unfortunately can not translate what they were saying.
i've got chills watching this.... how emotional! Great coverage
@Cristina-they said it takes about 15 minutes to get to the bottom
Very informative discussion with Dr. Kimberly Manning. Does the increase in fluids available help to address the high levels of myoglobin in the blood?
I have to agree hats off to the rescuers, so much nerve to go into that capsule and be lowered into the mine through that very confined tunnel.
Well said, Anderson, what an amazing moment for the miners that must be to see and have contact with another person for the first time in 68 days.
Good luck rescuer, you are a hero..
@heather so am i i am very anxious about this moment, someone stated it already reached but i have not seen it stopped yet..
From Puerto Rico we wish our best to the miners and the rescurers. This is a very complicated rescure, as an Engineer I know the risks of the structure and the capsule, but the worst risks are the health related.
thanks a lot for yours consideration to ours miners in chile, we hope the best for tonight...