The 33: Chile's Rescued Miners
On 5th August 2010 a mine collapse trapped 33 miners underground for 69 days. We hear the story of their rescue from miners, their rescuers, and how they've coped with life since
On 5th August 2010 a mine collapse trapped 33 miners underground for 69 days. The dramatic story of their rescue was beamed round the world, and they became instant celebrities. Now a Hollywood film's been made about their story, The 33.
So what's life been like for them since then? Reporter Jane Chambers in Chile has spoken to some of the miners, their families and those responsible for their rescue, including miner Omar Reygadas, and former President Sebastian Piñera. Presenter Jo Fidgen.
(Picture:One of the 33 miners emerging from mine.
Credit: Hugo Infante/AFP/Getty Images)
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The 33: Chile's Rescued Miners
Duration: 02:46
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- Mon 31 Aug 201511:06GMTBBC World Service
- Mon 31 Aug 201519:06GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa
- Tue 1 Sep 201501:06GMTBBC World Service except Australasia
- Tue 1 Sep 201504:06GMTBBC World Service Australasia
- Tue 1 Sep 201505:06GMTBBC World Service South Asia
- Tue 1 Sep 201506:06GMTBBC World Service East Asia
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