All 33 trapped miners alive after 17 days

ALL 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground for 17 days were found alive yesterday, Chile’s president confirmed.

All 33 trapped miners alive after 17 days

A probe sent 2,257 feet deep into the collapsed mine early in the morning came back with a handwritten note: “All 33 of us are fine in the shelter.”

President Sebastian Pinera joined authorities and family members in congratulations and hugs. They climbed a nearby hill, planted 33 flags and sang the national anthem.

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