THE first three rescued Chilean miners out of the hospital celebrated their new lives as national heroes yesterday, as word emerged that the 33 want to closely guard their story so they can fairly divide the spoils of their overnight media stardom.

Three of the 33 rescued Chilean miners were celebrating at home today after being released from hospital with a clean bill of health.

CHILE’S 33 rescued miners posed with the president and were poked by doctors yesterday, itching to reunite with families and sleep in their own beds for the first time since a cave-in nearly killed them on August 5.

Chile's 33 rescued miners were reported in good health today as they met the country's president who pledged tougher safety laws.