The Rescue of the Chilean Miners is Underway

Thanks, Kick.

Sure. Actually, it looks like there already is a thread about this, but it's not named something obvious (to me, at least), so I missed it. Oops. Sorry. Que sera' sera'...

http://able2know.org/topic/162643-1

Worry not, it's worth some threads.

Americans could learn a lot from the Chilean people as the 33 miners are rescued. They came together to support and save the miners' lives. So much better than the political party fighting going on over the coming elections in the U.S.

BBB

I have a question. The last man, one of the rescuers, must be able to lock the rescue tube's door correctly from the inside? I can understand how he could hook up the oxygen pack and other devises, but I can't figure out how he can lock the door so it doesn't come loose if no one is there to do it from the outside.

BBB

he will have to hold it shut with a handle or maybe a bungee cord held on the inside. Good question.

Looks like these guys are gonna get out in time to do their Christmas Shopping

I am sorry; but I thought Chili was part of America... One of them at least... They come in two's you know...Inner Mongolia, and outer Mongolia...That sort of thing... In any event, I do not know the answer to your question... It would seem that for most doors, there is a handle on the inside and the outside... Just like Hammers have claws so you can go both ways with a nail... Speaking from experience, it is damned difficult some times not having reverse on a motor cycle... You can't stop riding without thinking about riding later... Here I am, and how do I get out..

This is the American company that suggested their advice on how to rescue the miners. They also provided the equipment needed to reach the trapped miners. They were the perfect experts because they had the experience and equipment to drill through the very hard rock. They were already working in Chili and were able to get to the site quickly. Congratulations to them!

BBB

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They are send down a new person to replace one of the rescuers to give him some rest. I hope this replacement will have a bungee cord with him.

BBB

I fully agree ! I watched a good deal of the almost real time video (as I suspect BBB did) and was very impressed by both the efficient orgsanization of the effort and the evident warmth and humanity of the folks there - workers, managers, government officials and families. In many cases it was hard to tell them apart, but the unity and common purpose of their efforts and their concern for each other was a very uplifting thing to observe.