Chilean Miners Trapped

Chilean Miners Trapped

By:  Rebecca Davis

      Thirty-three miners trapped in a copper mine when the roof collapsed. Currently they have no way of contacting anyone. They have been trapped since August 5^th. So, the miners also have no idea that it will probably take up to four months to get them out.

  All supplies are being sent to them from a sort of tube, including food, pills to keep them hydrated, and medicine. They already had some supplies that last for 72 hours. So, they most likely won’t die from thirst, hunger, or lack of oxygen, which is good news.

But, psychologically there could be a problem. Geoff Workman, the man who spent 105 days living underground, says that

the best thing to for the minors to keep up their psychological health is to keep up their routines. Exercising is apparently essential for physical and mental health. Mental health is everything in this case.

Mr. Workman also says that they are lucky to be trapped together. From his past experience he knows it will be an asset because when some of them get depressed the others will be able to support them.

Unfortunately, all we can do is wait and hope that the miners will be rescued soon.