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Chilean Miners Ten Days Away from Rescue

By Joel ScanlonOct 5 2010

The 33 trapped miners in Chile will be rescued before October 15 as per the president Sebastian Pinera. He hoped to be present to see the rescue before he left for a trip to Europe later this month. He is scheduled to be in Europe between October 15 and 22.

The president had told the miners on August 22, 2010 that they would be rescued before Christmas and his team had made good on that promise. Hundreds of rescue workers have dug through half a mile of rock to get through to the miners. For the last few weeks the miners have been receiving clean clothes, medicines, food and other supplies through a capsule.

A larger sized capsule which will bring out the miners is currently at the mine site. The miners have been underground now for 59 days since the collapse on August 5, 2010 trapped them. Senior rescue chief Andre Sougarret understood how anxious everyone including the families of the miners are to rescue the men but he warned against taking unnecessary risks.

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Joel Scanlon

Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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