All Nine Trapped U.S. Miners Rescued - Officials

Reuters | 7/28/02

[Sacajaweau]

Pretty awesome...The endurance of the men in the mine, the application of the knowledge of the men above and... the hand of God.

Sac

[petuniasevan]

Yes indeed. I'm greatly relieved that the rescue operation was carried out with such careful planning and forethought. The caisson-type pressurization was undoubtedly a major factor in those men's survival.

Whoever thought of pumping in HEATED air was a genius. You don't usually think of being wet in the summer as a hypothermia risk, but the water the miners had to stand in was at about 50 degrees F. Water at 50 degrees draws off body heat many times faster than the same temperature air.

Thank God for a happy ending. Miracles are welcome anytime.

[blam]

Outstanding!!

[petuniasevan]

I sure hope you're just kidding.

Even that's in bad taste on this subject.

[riley1992]

It sure is. Thanks for the ping. What an amazing outcome and what amazing men.

[2Trievers]

Americans saving Americans! A JOYOUS day! Thank God and the rescue teams. Is this a GREAT country or what!? &;-)

[Brownie74]

Isn't it nice to have a happy ending for a change?

This is truly a miracle. I am happy for all of them and their families. I just caught a glimse of it on TV this morning at my mothers house. She turned 91 today and I was taking some things to her for a party we are having later. I guess turning 91 is pretty much of a miracle in itself.

Thanks for the ping!!

[TxBec]

Wish your mother a happy birthday from all of us at FReeRepublic :)

[Brownie74]

Thank you - will do.

[RikaStrom]

This is just terrific news. We're due for a few happy endings.

[Big Dan]

The GOVERNOR was working the handles?? I bet he also figured out the spot to drill, pulled up the broken bits, set up the second drill, assembled the lights, made coffee and passed out donuts. That, or he arrived at the scene just in time for a Clintoon-quality photo-op.

And why couldn't divers reach the miners? Did other parts of the mine cave in as well?

[Big Dan]

I am also surprised and pleased that all 9 were safe, so now we can analyze the rescue, that's all I meant.

[Thumper1960]

Thousands die every year in Red Chinese mines.

In the USA, 36 have perished as of this date. God rest their souls.

Thanks be to the Supreme power and the indomitable spirit and skills of rescuers, nine were trapped; nine were brought home.

On this Sunday, we reflect on the blessings that have been bestowed to our nation.

Here's a salute to a job well done!

[Thumper1960]

From memory...................

With jacks and timbers they started back down,
Then came that rumble way down in the ground,
As smoke and gas belched outta that mine,
Everyone knew it was the end of the line, for Big John.

Well, they never reopened that worthless pit,
They just placed a marble stand in front of it,
These few words were written on that stand:
At the bottom of this mine lies a big, big man.....Big John.

[Mfkmmof4]

I could not agree more and was unable to go to sleep last night until I heard that at least there were survivors. This was the best happy ending in days!! What a life moment!!

[thathamiltonwoman]

Thank you Jesus! When I went to bed last night the last scene from "How Green Was My Valley" was on my mind. I'm so glad that things didn't end like that. What a happy day for these men's families. They must have been in hell during the wait.

[OldFriend]

Miner Miracles!!!!!

[4Freedom]

Wish your mom a Happy Birthday from me, as well.

Have you noticed that the list of rescued miners are composed of Americans mostly in their late 40's and early 50's?

I thought Americans were too soft and lazy to do hard, dangerous jobs like this anymore.

When Americans Became Soft Hispanic Workers Stepped In

How come soft, lazy Americans are still doing these dangerous jobs?

>sarcasm<

[reagan_fanatic]

Incredible news! Thank you Jesus for their safe return!!