Rescuers free 22 trapped miners in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan rescuers have saved 22 of at least 26 workers trapped in a mine collapse and are working to free the rest.

Rescuers free 22 trapped miners in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan rescuers have saved 22 of at least 26 workers trapped in a mine collapse and are working to free the rest.

First Lady Rosario Murillo said 20 of the miners were freed late yesterday, in addition to two who made their way to safety shortly after a Thursday morning collapse cut off the exit at the El Comal gold and silver mine in the town of Bonanza, leaving them cut off in a mine shaft.

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