PICTURES: Rescue team frees 11 trapped miners in Nicaragua
Eleven of the 24 workers trapped in a Nicaragua gold mine have been rescued and crews are working to free others.
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SUBSCRIBEA rescued miner is accompanied by emergency responders as he leaves the entrance to the El Comal gold and silver mine. Pictures: AP
Eleven of the 24 workers trapped in a Nicaragua gold mine have been rescued and crews are working to free others.
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