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.

We know, we saw! woo hoo!

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.

wow! how are they???

ZombieKitten said:

wow! how are they???

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.

728huey said:

ZombieKitten said:

wow! how are they???

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.

are some of them ill?

ZombieKitten said:

are some of them ill?

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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728huey said:

ZombieKitten said:

are some of them ill?

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

shit would have to be pretty damn dire for them to lower me back into any damn hole!

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.

BklynBabe said:

shit would have to be pretty damn dire for them to lower me back into any damn hole!

Okay, just a little humor. But now let's re-live a joyous moment.

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!

Here comes number two!

babynoz said:

Here comes number two!

BklynBabe said:

babynoz said:

Here comes number two!

What?

I'm a sucker for happy endings,

babynoz said:

BklynBabe said:

What?

I'm a sucker for happy endings,

...number two....ya know....

never mind, enjoy the Chilean fiesta!

BklynBabe said:

babynoz said:

What?

I'm a sucker for happy endings,

...number two....ya know....

never mind, enjoy the Chilean fiesta!

It's midnight...I'm kinda slow right now,

I just got up about 20 minutes ago... they have rescued 7 at this point.

Such a great story...so happy 4 them and their families

imagine hugging your dad....afher something like that

So wonderful!!

about fuckin' time !!!

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.

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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.

Lammastide said:

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.

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Very heartwarming. I just hope their wives are ready for their private "homecoming party". It's been 69 freakin days!

SilverlakePhil said:

Very heartwarming. I just hope their wives are ready for their private "homecoming party". It's been 69 freakin days!

After a nice, hot bath... Not a shower. 69 days required some soaking.

chocolate1 said:

Lammastide said:

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.

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at up to 40 mph too! yikes!

omg, after the shower they will all grab their wifes and

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.

I was just reading the article about the miner who had to come up and face his wife AND mistress...

http://www.aolnews.com/wo...2%7C177406