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Chile mine rescue of 2010: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Los 33
Date August 5, 2010 - October 13, 2010
Location Atacama Desert • Chile

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A group of workers in helmets and safety vests gather around the upright Phoenix rescue capsule at the entrance of a rock tunnel during the 2010 Chilean mine rescue.
A Chilean boy lights a candle at an outdoor altar decorated with handwritten signs, candles, and a saint statue among rocks at the San Jose mine near Copiapo, Chile.
Rows of campers, tents, and vehicles fill Camp Hope at the base of rocky hills, with mining equipment and cranes visible in the background at the San Jose Mine in Chile.
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera smiles while holding up a plastic sleeve containing a handwritten note that reads Estamos bien en el refugio los 33.
Chile mine rescue of 2010
Chilean miner Mario Gomez raises his arms and waves while exiting the Phoenix capsule, surrounded by rescue workers in helmets and safety vests, after being rescued from the San Jose mine.
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