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Chilean miners being rescued right now Right now the miners who were trapped in a mine 2000 feet underground for 69 days are being rescued. The first miner has been pulled out from underground.
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We know, we saw! woo hoo! | |
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The suspense is killing me!
I'm praying so hard for all of them to get to safety but the waiting and watching is driving me bonkers hoping that nothing goes wrong.
I will probably tune in again when a few of them have surfaced. Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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wow! how are they??? | |
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Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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The first guy they just pulled out was able to walk out of the rescue capsule without any major issues. But they have planned this rescue for the past few days, with the first three or four miners being rescued being the healthiest ones just so they can observe their vital functions and to make sure if anything goes wrong they can lower them back down if necessary. After those first three or four miners or so are rescued, they will begin evacuating the miners with the most serious health issues and go on with the least ill miners up until the last miner, who is the foreman on duty.
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are some of them ill? | |
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Some of them have chronic pre-existing conditions like high blood pressure, pulmonary issues, etc., many of which have been exacerbated by being trapped underground for nearly 2 and 1/2 months. Because of that, some of them are at risk for kidney failure.
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and I read they are psychologically fragile too, and will be suffering traumatic stress syndrome | |
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shit would have to be pretty damn dire for them to lower me back into any damn hole!
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Okay, just a little humor. But now let's re-live a joyous moment.
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all that noise and lights would bug me, but glad that people finally came together to get these men out. Now let's hope these men got 24 hr overtime pay! | |
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Here comes number two! Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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What?
I'm a sucker for happy endings, Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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...number two....ya know.... never mind, enjoy the Chilean fiesta! | |
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It's midnight...I'm kinda slow right now, Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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I just got up about 20 minutes ago... they have rescued 7 at this point. "Love Hurts. Your lies, they cut me. Now your words don't mean a thing. I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..." -Cher, "Woman's World" | |
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Such a great story...so happy 4 them and their families
imagine hugging your dad....afher something like that So wonderful!! | |
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this really is awesome! "not a fan" yeah...ok | |
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about fuckin' time !!!
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As mining mishaps go, this is an extraordinarily good ending. But I do hope provisions are made for these men to get psychological treatment (among other things) beyond the planned 6 months, as needed. Even the rescue is traumatizing: The ride up is about 25 minutes long all alone in a claustrophobic, spinning sleeve.
[Edited 10/13/10 7:17am] Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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I'm sorry, you guys. Did they really bring vuvuzelas or whatever the fuck to that event? Like, really? If my dad just came out of a hole and you blow a fucking vuvuzela near my head, I will make sure you blow it with your ass from then on. John Coltranus. MY COVER OF PRETTY WINGS
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"Love Hurts. Your lies, they cut me. Now your words don't mean a thing. I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..." -Cher, "Woman's World" | |
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Very heartwarming. I just hope their wives are ready for their private "homecoming party". It's been 69 freakin days! | |
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After a nice, hot bath... Not a shower. 69 days required some soaking. "Love Hurts. Your lies, they cut me. Now your words don't mean a thing. I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..." -Cher, "Woman's World" | |
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at up to 40 mph too! yikes! "not a fan" yeah...ok | |
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omg, after the shower they will all grab their wifes and
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I've been following this all day and cannot watch much if it at any given time for getting choked up
Just as I could not imagine the horror of being trapped down there, I cannot imagine the emotions of actually making it out of there alive.
One of the things that just blow my mind about this is how they had people GO DOWN INTO THE MINE to help the miners get out. (If I read correctly)
I'm just so happy for their rescue. What a blessing! I pray they recover from this and go on to live happy, healthy lives.
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I was just reading the article about the miner who had to come up and face his wife AND mistress...
"Love Hurts. Your lies, they cut me. Now your words don't mean a thing. I don't give a damn if you ever loved me..." -Cher, "Woman's World" | |
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