Chilean Miners Rescued After 69 Days Underground

On October 13, 2010, 33 miners were brought to safety using a custom-built capsule after being trapped in a collapsed mine.

Rescue operation took place in Chile, where miners were trapped 2,300 feet underground.
The miners were trapped for over two months before their dramatic rescue.
A missile-like escape capsule was used to individually bring each miner to the surface.
The incident drew international attention and highlighted mining safety issues.
The rescue operation was a significant engineering and humanitarian achievement.