Post date: Apr 10, 2012 10:37:29 AM
"A few hours ago he had the satisfaction of being able to speak with our friends and peers who are trapped. They made some noises typical from miners to communicate in these cases and vice versa. We can't say how long it will take right now to get them out but I can guarantee that they are alive, that they are in good health, and that ultimately they are going to be freed alive," said mining engineer Carlos Bejarano, who is one of the engineers in charge of the operation.
Rescuers are feeding the nine miners, aged between 22 and 59, through a hose and are using the same pipe to communicate with the men.
The miners have been trapped since last Thursday after a rockfall caused a shaft to collapse.
The Cabeza de Negro mine is situated 1,347 metres above sea level and located approximately 300 kilometres south of capital Lima.
QUILLQUE, PERU (APRIL 9, 2012) (CANAL 9) - Miners trapped 250 metres inside the Cabeza de Negro mine in Peru since Thursday are reported to be in good condition, a mine official said on Monday (April 9).