In August 2010 , 33 miners were trapped underground in Copiapó . After two weeks communication was made with them but it was said at least four more months would pass before they could be rescued , though essential services could still be provided . The rescues began on October 12 , 2010 and all the 33 miners were rescued within 22 hours of first rescue . The world watched and cheered
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2010 Copiapó mining accident
Mining accident