[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.

[2Trievers]

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