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Chile miners could be rescued ‘in days’
Engineers working to free 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for more than two months could break through to their refuge and begin the rescue within the next few days.
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First rescue capsule arrives for Chile miners
Relatives and officials cheered this weekend as the first of three rescue capsules specially built to lift out 33 Chile miners trapped half a mile underground since early August arrived at the mine.
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Drilling begins for Chile miners rescue
Rescuers have begun drilling an escape shaft for the trapped miners in Chile, but continued to warn that it could take up to four months to bring the men back to the surface.
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‘Plan B’ for rescue of trapped Chile miners
Mining engineers in Chile have come up with a “plan B” to rescue the 33 men trapped deep underground at the San Jose mine, which could see them rescued sooner. Katie Razzall reports.
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Chile miners: rescue operation faces water danger
As the 33 Chilean miners react calmly to news it make take until Christmas before rescue, the head of the rescue team explains to Channel 4 News that water nearby the miners endangers the operation.
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First Chilean miners leave hospital
The day after their dramatic rescue, three of the 33 Chilean miners have been released from hospital. Channel 4 News talks to an expert about their psychological well-being.
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What next for the 33 Chilean miners?
The 33 rescued Chilean miners have been sent iPods by Apple, and promised football tickets by major clubs. But the psychological pain of their ordeal is not over, an expert tells Channel 4 News.
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Chile: 33 miners, 69 days, 625 metres underground
After almost 70 days trapped half a mile under ground the rescuers have begun the delicate rescue mission. Channel 4 News looks at the detail behind the “miracle” rescue.
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Miners rescue: who are the Chile 33?
Chile miners rescued: Channel 4 News profiles each of the 33 miners who were trapped underground for 69 days.
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‘Mission accomplished’ as all Chilean miners rescued
All 33 of the Chilean miners have been safely rescued. The last, 54-year-old foreman Luis Urzua, reached the surface to rapturous applause and said “now we can all have a rest, mission accomplished.”
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Relatives of trapped Chilean miners ‘hopeful’
As 33 miners face their second month trapped deep underground in Chile, relatives of the men tell Channel 4 News of their continued hope they will be rescued safely.
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Chilean miners tearful in latest video
The miners trapped half a mile underground in a Chilean mine send emotional messages to their families above ground, a new video shows.
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Brits among trapped New Zealand miners
Two Brits are among 29 men trapped by an explosion in a New Zealand mine. An expert tells Channel 4 News the risk of another gas blast makes it hard to tell when a rescue attempt could be made.
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Miners trapped after explosion in New Zealand
At least twenty seven miners are believed to be trapped underground after an explosion at a remote colliery on New Zealand’s South Island. Five men escaped and are being treated in hospital.
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Exclusive: first UK interview with Chilean miner
Channel 4 News has obtained the first interview with one of the Chilean miners to be screened on British television. Richard Villarroel says they were “waiting for death” while trapped underground.
