Been Watching the Chilian Mine Rescue

[Jusatele]

wow, that is amazing
those guys are now being pulled up
I think I would be a mental wreck after that
they come up and seem real well adjusted for the limited amount of media coverage we get to see

I noticed they have on these super dark wrap around sun glasses when they get out of the capsule, my wife told me it is because they do not want to ruin the eyes after the have been in the dark for 70 days
well, 70 days in the dark, How did they stay sane?

 

[OzziePete]

wow, that is amazing
those guys are now being pulled up
I think I would be a mental wreck after that
they come up and seem real well adjusted for the limited amount of media coverage we get to see

I noticed they have on these super dark wrap around sun glasses when they get out of the capsule, my wife told me it is because they do not want to ruin the eyes after the have been in the dark for 70 days
well, 70 days in the dark, How did they stay sane?

The rescue mission has been with them for some time and they have consulted all sorts of experts about keeping these guys sane and fit as much as possible. I believe they had been on their own for a period before being found too, so these guys are very tough after that first period when they probably thought they'd never be found alive. A number of them had to lose weight in order to fit into the caposule they've used from today and they have had them on a strict diet to make sure they all fit in..I believe also, they've been having communcications for some time too.

The one story out of this that has chuckled my workmates is the one guy who has been found out by his wife, having a mistress. The story I hear is his wife got the pay check, found it quite high, then realised he was siphoning money off to his mistress in wage deductions......We all joked that he's probably the last guy to come up and/or he'll be the one caught trying to fill in the rescue shaft!

Australia had a smaller similar situation happen in Beaconsfield mine a couple of years back and the two survivors of that were in much more dire circumstances in their sanctuary, but still survived about 14 days underground before being dug out. Long term those guys have had some trauma relkated injuries and illness they seem to be coping OK, so hats off to the Chileans for managing this much larger rescue! :hello2:

In years gone by a rescue like this would have been impossible to undertake, and thankfully too, the rescuers might not have been able to hear and locate them. Which meant the mine would have been flooded after a time and assumed all died, so this will be +33 for the overall register of mining fatalities. (shudders thinking of being underground, thinking you'll be found, only to have your 'sanctuary' become flooded)

 

[Nightclub Dwight]

This is truely a heartwarming story.  I've been glued to internet reports about it for the past few days. 

It just goes to show that humans are capable of way more than we think when faced with adversity.

May the flying spaghetti monster bestow good fortune upon these brave men.  I can't even imagine the horrors they've lived with these past few months.

 

[Alfang]

I've been watching this too, and they look in great shape actually, I heard on the news that they have had a good diet and have actually been working out down there to stay healthy and active.

But, true or not, I'm sure we'll here more details from all of them, I'm sure Oprha will have as many of them on her show as will travel here to do so.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

I'm currently on a night shift at an airport which plays CNN 24/7, it's all I've heard all night.  I believe from only hours after, there was a way to get food and water to them.  Once they figured out how long it would take to get them out, and after figuring how to break it to them, they began sending them anti-depressants.  A few things that were puzzling, they brought the healthiest ones up first and they had to wear a suit with their name on it.  I'm sure there was a medical reason for the order, but the jumpsuits with nametags?  Only thing I could figure, it was an experimental deal so they figured  the healthier ones would be the guinea pigs for the rescue device; most likely to survive.  The jumpsuits, so they could more easily identify the bodies if it didn't work.

 

[swarfrat]

One of the articles I saw weeks ago mentioned - in that part of chile, mining is kind of a rock star (no pun intended) career - it pays FAR more than just about ANYTHING else you can do. And after 70 days underground - I would not be surprised if some significant portion would not be able to even go in the basement of their house after that.

 

[Jusatele]

Super, they mentioned the other day that one of the concerns was heart pressure from stress while riding up, or a drop of pressure from other reasons, I think those are mental, but I am sure that may be why they are getting the order up they are. I am not a DR so I kinda have to leave it to the media to explain and they only hit on that. What amazed me is they sent EMTs down , I think 3. in the capsules to check the guys out. Wow, now those guys are heros, actually going down in that capsule and staying till after everyone is out.
As of right now #12 is on the way out.
My hat goes off to those guys

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

I wonder if the rescue was delayed due to getting their names embroidered.  lol

 

[Nightclub Dwight]

I'm currently on a night shift at an airport which plays CNN 24/7, it's all I've heard all night.  I believe from only hours after, there was a way to get food and water to them.  Once they figured out how long it would take to get them out, and after figuring how to break it to them, they began sending them anti-depressants.  A few things that were puzzling, they brought the healthiest ones up first and they had to wear a suit with their name on it.  I'm sure there was a medical reason for the order, but the jumpsuits with nametags?  Only thing I could figure, it was an experimental deal so they figured  the healthier ones would be the guinea pigs for the rescue device; most likely to survive.  The jumpsuits, so they could more easily identify the bodies if it didn't work.

The article that I read said they wanted to send the mentally and phycically strongest guy first, so that if there was trouble on the way up, he'd be more capable of handling it.  And then he could communicate back to the guys down below to tell them what to expect.  It said that after they sent up the strongest guy, they were going to send the ones with medical problems next. 

In any case, it looks like a great success so far. 

 

[Jusatele]

20 up, I cannot get away from the coverage, I find it fascinating they are being rescued.
As I say, I would have had major issues, I would not have been in the mine anyway, the idea of the mine scares the crap out of me. and to think of it collapsing.
Then to be pulled up a 20 inch tube inside a device where I could not move, NO WAY

 

[Mor Paul]

I would have at least asked for an acoustic guitar.

 

[OzziePete]

I'm currently on a night shift at an airport which plays CNN 24/7, it's all I've heard all night.  I believe from only hours after, there was a way to get food and water to them.  Once they figured out how long it would take to get them out, and after figuring how to break it to them, they began sending them anti-depressants.  A few things that were puzzling, they brought the healthiest ones up first and they had to wear a suit with their name on it.  I'm sure there was a medical reason for the order, but the jumpsuits with nametags?  Only thing I could figure, it was an experimental deal so they figured  the healthier ones would be the guinea pigs for the rescue device; most likely to survive.  The jumpsuits, so they could more easily identify the bodies if it didn't work.

The article that I read said they wanted to send the mentally and phycically strongest guy first, so that if there was trouble on the way up, he'd be more capable of handling it.  And then he could communicate back to the guys down below to tell them what to expect.  It said that after they sent up the strongest guy, they were going to send the ones with medical problems next. 

In any case, it looks like a great success so far. 

I caught a comment on the TV that the jumpsuits were decompression suits for bringing them up in case they got hit with atmospheric decompression issues..like the divers have to contend with when surfacing. Maybe these suits had to be custom tailored to fit properly (hence the names if the suits were predelivered down in a series of deliveries) & because of the pressure concerns, the rescuers wanted to use the physically fittest ones first to establish how bad a trip up it was. Also wanted to have the first few capable of being able to deal with any issues within the capsule and the shaft . Al  33 are safely up on the surface now which is fantastic.  :blob7: :blob7: :blob7:

 

[Jusatele]

Huge difference between how the Clilian government got behind that and how ours ignored the Gulf Spill

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

I caught a comment on the TV that the jumpsuits were decompression suits for bringing them up in case they got hit with atmospheric decompression issues..like the divers have to contend with when surfacing. Maybe these suits had to be custom tailored to fit properly (hence the names if the suits were predelivered down in a series of deliveries) & because of the pressure concerns, the rescuers wanted to use the physically fittest ones first to establish how bad a trip up it was. Also wanted to have the first few capable of being able to deal with any issues within the capsule and the shaft . Al  33 are safely up on the surface now which is fantastic.  :blob7: :blob7: :blob7:

All that makes sense.  When a news story leaves out those details and just says, "They will be wearing green overalls with their name on them."  I was left wondering why and thinking that was a bit unnecessary.  Wouldn't they want to treat those that need it most first and not bother coordinating wardrobes?

 

[mullyman]

Japanese news was reporting that the mistress of the one guy was there to meet him and his wife wasn't. HA!!

Also, I read an article where one of the wives was being really over dramatic about it and said "They've taken a vow of silence. Things happened down there that they'll never talk about". Considering they're all alive and didn't eat anyone the only thing I can think of would be some "Brokeback Mineshaft" type stuff.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to downplay the severity of the situation. I just thought the wife's words were a bit "Hollywood".
MULLY

 

[Lucky #7]

The cat in charge of the rescue drilling is from my alma mater as was the relief well driller for the Gulf spill.  :headbang1: