Trapped miners may be freed in 10 days
The men have been trapped 700 metres underground since a cave-in on August 5. Their fight for survival has captivated the country and drawn messages of support from Pope Benedict.
Rescuers will use metal cages designed by Chile’s navy to winch the men to the surface one at a time. Doctors said the workers have started exercising in preparation for the ride back to the surface. The men, who include a first-time miner, a former soccer star and a Bolivian immigrant, have also started preparing for the trip home by sending up the gifts that have been sent down to them through small ducts over the past weeks.
