Rescuers Maintain Contact with Chilean Miners

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On Aug. 23, rescuers succeeded in reaching the miners through a 4-in. (10 cm) shaft, through which they were able to speak with the trapped men and record video images. This screen grab from the video shows miner Florencio Avalos. Another miner, speaking by phone with a mining official, said, "We're fine. Waiting for you to rescue us."

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