Chilean miners to be rescued at last. (All miners rescued!)

[King Gizzard]

Anyone gonna watch? No doubt it will be on some news channel

Chilean Mine Rescue Brought Forward

The planned rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean miners is set to begin later tonight.

Government officials have announced that the rescue will now begin at 8pm this evening local time (midnight UK time).

A specially constructed steel rescue capsule was successfully tested earlier today, descending almost the whole way down the 2,040ft shaft, engineers said. Chief engineer Andre Sougarret said a rescue capsule, named Phoenix, barely registered a scratch as it travelled up and down the tunnel.

The men were trapped by a collapsed tunnel on 5 August.

Around 1000 journalists from all over the world have rushed to the site, joining the families of the trapped miners, many of whom have been camped at the San Jose mine since news broke of the miners’ entrapment over two months ago.

Chilean president Sebastian Pinera is due to arrive at the site later today and security has been tightened in the immediate area.

Mining minister Laurence Golborne said that the authorities would take their time carrying out the rescue. “We are going to take all the time necessary to ensure the completion of these plans,” he told reporters.

Sixteen members of Chilean special forces, all of whom are veterans of previous underground rescues, are ready to begin the process of bringing out the miners, although Mr Golborne said the rescuers would only be told at the last minute which of them would begin the rescue attempt. “All the rescuers have been prepared to fulfil that role,” he said.

Reports in the Chilean media suggest that the miners have already been told which of them will be the first to be rescued, although there are suggestions that the most psychologically capable will be the first out. The Phoenix capsule will take around 15 minutes to ascend the 622 metres.

[Shaun]

-giggles at how the typo has changed the subject considerably-

[BB_Eye]

-giggles at how the typo has changed the subject considerably-
Beat me to it, grrr.

[Smithy]

miners nathan :tongue:

[Smithy]

omg wtf two people! D:

[MissKittyFantastico]

Will probs be on Sky News and all that.

I'm waiting to see if some of the blokes get battered by their wives when they come out, apparently several of them have been found out to be having affairs and both their wives and mistresses have been camped out waiting for them.

'Omg darling you're alive, I missed you so much!'

'Now take that you cheating bastard!'

Whaaaaaaaaaack! :laugh:

[King Gizzard]

Apparently its starting now and not 12

but my mums got ****ing masterchef on.

[Locke.]

Just said on Sky News there is about an hour before they start getting them out

[Kerry]

They brought five out and the pod thing broke :shocked: Fixed now though and last I heard they were on the way up with the sixth

[Kerry]

7th of the 33 literally just out. They say it's averaging about one an hour due to constant checks

[fruit_cake]

brilliant news! lets hope they get them all out safe, I bet it gets a bit creepy down there when theres only one left hope he isn't scared of the dark

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Amazing moments! Cried so much:bawling:

[arista]

brilliant news! lets hope they get them all out safe, I bet it gets a bit creepy down there when theres only one left hope he isn't scared of the dark


No One is Dead
and BBCNews
and SkyNews doing non-stop Live film is so boring.

Other News today matters to us in the UK.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

This chart makes me nervous! :/

http://i51.tinypic.com/4t6fxj.jpg

It makes me feel like not everything is guaranteed yet and just in case something goes wrong (HOPE NOT WITH ALL MY HEART) these are those that made it and those that didn't!

Btw President Pinera has been there since the 1rst miner, wow! Amazing. Respect, but at the same time isn't there also other work he has to give attention to? I suppose since they closed everything today he can keep his attention here.

I wish I knew what they were chanting everytime someone comes out.

[Kerry]

I won't settle until they're all out :( Goodness knows what their families are going through

[arista]

"just in case something goes wrong"


If something did it would just be a Delay.

It is Boring to watch Live
Even Ch4News thinks it worth going Live to as another one comes up.

[MTVN]

No One is Dead
and BBCNews
and SkyNews doing non-stop Live film is so boring.

Other News today matters to us in the UK.

I agree. Yes it's great that they've been rescued but do we really need in-depth live coverage of everyone of them getting rescued? There are more important and relevant issues to cover.

[arista]

I agree. Yes it's great that they've been rescued but do we really need in-depth live coverage of everyone of them getting rescued? There are more important and relevant issues to cover.



Yes
Loyds UK Group Bank
going to India for phone staff.

We own that - that is a Massive hour long debate.

[arista]

It deserves a 5min report.
Great they are safe.


Meanwhile
6 Nato troops have Died in the War
are any british - more debate needed

[spitfire]

Good job the Americans aren't saving the miners that's all I'll say.

[Iceman]

last 3 on the way out now......

[King Gizzard]

I've loved the non stop coverage, ive had it on ALL the time, only slept for about 4 hours so only missed about 5 of the miners being rescued

[Iceman]

2 to go now.

[Iceman]

The Chilean miners first task after their release is to advise Roy Hodgson on how to get out of a massive hole before Christmas!

[King Gizzard]

Every person involved deserves some sort of a reward

Except the president, who just stood there all the time giving them all hugs, probably to gain the support of the nation

[Kerry]

Trouble is it doesn't end here. They will need some intensive pyschological care for a while. I just hope everyone doesn't see the fairy story only. I bet the news will drop it like a stone within the week :rolleyes: Well, until a film gets made anyway...

[King Gizzard]

Defending the indefenceble that guy who cheated on his wife must of had it worse. Feel sorry for him they need to keep an eye on him

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Yo I think i'm falling in love with President Pinera. I don't know any other authority that would stay there until the end, greeting every single one. That's beautiful.

The guy Nate mentioned is trending on twitter. Here's more about his mistress and wife. The mistress and wife came to blows. And when she found out the mistress would be waiting too she left.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/southamerica/chile/8063032/Kiss-from-the-lover-as-wife-hides-away.html

It doesn't say how she found out about the affair though

[Kerry]

Defending the indefenceble that guy who cheated on his wife must of had it worse. Feel sorry for him they need to keep an eye on him

I think there was a couple who had a wife and a mistress on the go although they focused on one mainly

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Trouble is it doesn't end here. They will need some intensive pyschological care for a while. I just hope everyone doesn't see the fairy story only. I bet the news will drop it like a stone within the week :rolleyes: Well, until a film gets made anyway...

If Americans make the movie I wonder if they will get American actors or unknown and known Latin actors.

I can already think Javier Bardem, Diego Luna, Gael Bernal would be 3 great ones. Penelope cruz can play a wife

[King Gizzard]

Laurence Golborne - the Chilean mining minister is of English descent! Proud to say the least.

[Kerry]

If Americans make the movie I wonder if they will get American actors or unknown and known Latin actors.

I can already think Javier Bardem, Diego Luna, Gael Bernal would be 3 great ones. Penelope cruz can play a wife

Presenters were 'joking' that a lot of "unknown dark hairded actors" had a lot of work coming their way. I was astounded at the timing as they were literally still bringing the poor guys up at the time!

[King Gizzard]

Can't believe that mistress had the audacity to show up!

And she didn't look too nice for a mistress, lol

[Kerry]

Can't believe that mistress had the audacity to show up!

And she didn't look too nice for a mistress, lol

Did she know he was married though? I've only seen footage until teatime but from what I understood from news shows this morning, neither knew about the other

[King Gizzard]

Did she know he was married though? I've only seen footage until teatime but from what I understood from news shows this morning, neither knew about the other

Yeah but still, she would know hes married now, and still had the nerve to show up and greet him

[Kerry]

Yeah but still, she would know hes married now, and still had the nerve to show up and greet him

True. Bit of a mar on the happy ever after :shocked:

[King Gizzard]

This guy's a true hero

[King Gizzard]

I hope they let the guy who first used the capsule to come up last

[Wildcat!]

So who is gonna have the first cover of Nuts? :D
Gosh, this's been on my TV seems like forever! Couldnt turn it away! Well done.

[Kerry]

Are they all up now?

[King Gizzard]

Miners yes, five rescuers still down there

[Wildcat!]

Yep! The last one just came up! There are still 5 rescuers down there I think. BUt that's just a formALITIY I guess! And the real heroes, usually dont make the news! :)

[Kerry]

Miners yes, five rescuers still down there

I bet it's emotional for the last rescuer out. Can you imagine the temptation to do something while down there..... or is that just me? :laugh:

[Wildcat!]

Wouldnt it be funny if they forgot about the 5 ones and just left them! LOL :D

[Stephanie]

how did they get stuck or whatever in the first place?

[Kerry]

Wouldnt it be funny if they forgot about the 5 ones and just left them! LOL :D

What about meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee???????? :joker:

[King Gizzard]

They should bring more rock up and sell it as history. All profits go to the miners. Hopefully they ll all get amazing pensions so they don't have to work again.

Apparently theyve all agreed for not one single man to go sell their story, that they are going to do everything together. Press, tv appearances and writing a book. Then splitting up the proceeds equally. If they do, then thats amazing. Fair play to them all

[Kerry]

how did they get stuck or whatever in the first place?

The mine collapsed. Not totally but enough to shut 'em in (I think anyway!)

[Kerry]

I never realised until today they actually did have space though. A kilometre of area. That has to be a good thing. They could at least walk away from each other when need be. If they had been more confined I dread to think TBH.

[Wildcat!]

They should bring more rock up and sell it as history. All profits go to the miners. Hopefully they ll all get amazing pensions so they don't have to work again.

Apparently theyve all agreed for not one single man to go sell their story, that they are going to do everything together. Press, tv appearances and writing a book. Then splitting up the proceeds equally. If they do, then thats amazing. Fair play to them all

The rocks thing is a great idea. I am sure loads of people will want to buy them as souvenirs.
But you know what that means: A lot of fake rocks being sold around! :D

[King Gizzard]

I never realised until today they actually did have space though. A kilometre of area. That has to be a good thing. They could at least walk away from each other when need be. If they had been more confined I dread to think TBH.

They were split into 3 groups for the whole time, so that it wasnt one big mess, and so that they could be controlled easier.They were sent down stuff to do via one of the smaller holes that were made

[King Gizzard]

ive watched this nearly the whole way through :laugh: I think I only got 4 hours sleep inbetween

[Kerry]

I saw one miner hand out rocks. Thing is, first thing I thought was "silly bugger, that'd weigh you back down there" :shocked:

[King Gizzard]

Yeah the second guy was brilliant, I think they done it on purpose, the strongest guy first, then the funny guy, for morale

[Kerry]

They were split into 3 groups for the whole time, so that it wasnt one big mess, and so that they could be controlled easier.They were sent down stuff to do via one of the smaller holes that were made

A great success it would seem :) I heard it's the longest any number of people have survived such an incident in history with no fatalities ??

[King Gizzard]

It's amazing how efficient its been, and quick

[Wildcat!]

Its qute amazing what they did! FIrst to find them alive. Hundreds of metres down. Then to provide them with food and entertainment, while they dig them out!

2 months to dig them out, taking all the precautions, and a rescue, like clockwork!
Amazing!

[Kerry]

It's amazing how efficient its been, and quick

When I was watching this morning it seemed to last a lifetime and when the pod broke I could have wept for them. It was very quickly dealt with though. To think they were looking at upto Xmas down there :(

[King Gizzard]

Must of been completely hell first 17 days where they had nothing but rations, no light, nothing to do

But that last guy out made them all ration the milk they had, to last 17 days before they were found, its crazy

[Wildcat!]

Great story anyways! I am glad I watched the climax! It doesnt always end so well. NIce to see good news on TV for once.

[Kerry]

Like has been said many times today I'm sure, it does give you hope in humanity. Cheesy as it may sound, people DO pull together when it matters

[Kerry]

Eeeeeeeeeeek, showing my soft side



Nah, piss off you miserable lot.....


:joker:

[Wildcat!]

Its true though! When the chips are down, you do see humanity give you hope. Its too bad its only usually takes something like this.

[Kerry]

Its true though! When the chips are down, you do see humanity give you hope. Its too bad its only usually takes something like this.

I know. It takes all sorts. Terrorism. Serious illness. Death. Disaster. When you think about it such things shouldn't happen after the horse has bolted. You should embrace stuff before.

But thats a lesson I need to learn myself too

[King Gizzard]

I think the President has already left. Typical. There are 4 brave rescuers still there!

[Benjamin]

Glad they are all out and safe, they must be so relieved. What an experience.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Hooray!!!

It's going down one more time to get the last rescuer.

They should be livestreaming that actual last man. I would be scared ****less if I was the last one.

I don't know how a group of women would have survived.
I'm quite claustrophobic it would have been a nightmare!

[King Gizzard]

So theyre just going to leave all the stuff down there? leave the camera running? :laugh2:

[Kerry]

So theyre just going to leave all the stuff down there? leave the camera running? :laugh2:

I guess at a later date stuff will be recovered

[Kerry]

All safe

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

Continuation of movie: Manuel Gonzalez, last rescuer out...
http://i55.tinypic.com/2a9vdc3.jpg
playe by

http://i55.tinypic.com/2v0ny1t.jpg

Eric Estrada. End of!! :laugh: Get it right hollywood, it's not about a big budget film. It's about capturing the humanity of this event lol.

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

movie on the way. yay.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/24/chilean-miners-sell-movie-rights_n_908248.html

[lostalex]

movie on the way. yay.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/24/chilean-miners-sell-movie-rights_n_908248.html

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