Rescuers Send Cards, Crucifix to Trapped Miners in Chile

Miners trapped in the San Esteban mine in Chile have requested playing cards and religious statues, including a crucifix, authorities revealed Wednesday. The 33 miners made contact with rescue workers Sunday by tying a handwritten note to a probe lowered by authorities. At that point they had been trapped for 17 days.

Authorities are now concentrating on communicating with the miners and assessing their physical and mental health. At least 3 miners are showing signs of depression.

It could take up to four months to drill a shaft to reach the miners, who are in a shelter 2,300 feet below the earth’s surface. Rescuers are working on placing tubes to pump oxygen and drinking water into the shelter.

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