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Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#1 Postby angelwing » Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:51 pm

I have both lives feeds from CNN and Foxnews up on my PC at work, sometimes one of the views switch, but mostly the same. They are still working on the capsule now (6:51PM EST)
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Re: Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#2 Postby Stephanie » Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:49 pm

I SO hope that it works well and there's no hitches. Those poor men and families.
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Re: Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#3 Postby angelwing » Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:01 pm

I think they just did a test run on the capsule, it came up ok, then they started banging something on it..those poor miners
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Re: Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#4 Postby Ptarmigan » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:28 pm

Good to hear. 8-) :D :cheesy:
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Re: Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#5 Postby cycloneye » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:33 pm

The first miner was brought up.He seems fine,but was taken to hospital for evaluation. I guess the same proccess will occur with the rest. Hopefully,the rescue operation to get the rest out end without problems.
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#6 Postby CajunMama » Tue Oct 12, 2010 10:56 pm

This is absolutely unbelievable! I hope the other 32 miners are brought up safely.
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Re: Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#7 Postby angelwing » Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:55 am

When I left for work this morning they just brought up the 7th miner, looking good so far!!!
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Re: Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#8 Postby abajan » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:45 am

The 11th miner came up a few minutes ago. That means the rescue is one third over!
Really emotional stuff, man. Each time one of the miners steps out and is greeted by a family member, my eyes tear up. And you know what? I’ve noticed the same thing happening to a bunch of those Chilean men near the rescue site. In a region of the world known for machismo, that’s significant. Men do and should cry when appropriate!
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#9 Postby southerngale » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:48 am

Yeah, abajan. It really is emotional. I had it on Fox News last night and got very little sleep because I couldn't stop watching. Amazing stuff.
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#10 Postby CajunMama » Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:38 pm

The 21st miner was just rescued. Each time the bring one of the men up I tear up. I can't imagine the emotions running through the men.
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#11 Postby vbhoutex » Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:29 pm

CajunMama wrote:The 21st miner was just rescued. Each time the bring one of the men up I tear up. I can't imagine the emotions running through the men.

Still coming up. I think they are on 29 or 30 right now. I'm like you about this and on top of the emotions of finally being rescued and reuniting with family their lives have been changed forever as part of this miracle in motion.
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#12 Postby Stephanie » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:24 pm

CajunMama wrote:The 21st miner was just rescued. Each time the bring one of the men up I tear up. I can't imagine the emotions running through the men.


I do too. I only saw number 8 and number 18 come up. It's so amazing that the rescue is working as well as it is. What an incredible job!
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Re: Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#13 Postby Stephanie » Wed Oct 13, 2010 7:32 pm

The 32nd miner just came up.

The Chilean President has been there to greet each one of them. :D
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Re: Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#14 Postby vbhoutex » Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:06 pm

Praise God they are all above ground and "well". Miracles do happen!!!
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#15 Postby CajunMama » Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:42 pm

Amen.
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Re: Chilean Miner Rescue imminent

#16 Postby Ptarmigan » Wed Oct 13, 2010 11:49 pm

Great news to hear. 8-)
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