23 miners rescued after 43 hours trapped in Colombian mine
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In Colombia, 23 miners have been rescued after spending 43 hours trapped underground following a collapse at the La Reliquia gold mine. The incident, caused by a 'geo-mechanical' failure, prompted a tense rescue operation.
Breakdown
- Twenty-three miners were trapped for 43 hours after a collapse at the La Reliquia mine.
- The collapse was caused by a geomechanical failure, according to authorities. 17s
- Miners received food, water, and oxygen through pipelines while trapped 80 metres underground. 48s
- All miners emerged largely unscathed and credited rescue teams for their efforts. 57s
- Mining accidents are frequent in Colombia, but many miners feel they must return due to economic necessity. 1m 3s