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.

PICTURES: Rescue team frees 11 trapped miners in Nicaragua
Sat, 30 Aug, 2014 - 12:32

A 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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