Led by President Pinera , the rescue effort and Chile were very much intertwined . Experts noted that Chileans have long boasted a strong sense of national pride . The firefighters ' rescue film is described as a made - for - TV production about Chilean pride and pride . The rescue has been many people 's contribution to Chile .
Experts noted that Chileans have long boasted a strong sense of national pride . The firefighters ' rescue film is described as a made - for - TV production about Chilean pride and pride . The rescue has been many people 's contribution to Chile .