By — Natalie Friedman Natalie Friedman Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/life-underground-for-trapped-chilean-miners Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter A Glimpse of Life Underground for Trapped Chilean Miners Arts Aug 27, 2010 3:38 PM EDT The drama of 33 trapped Chilean miners continues with the release of the first significant video footage taken thousands of feet below the ground. A camera was sent down through an emergency shaft being used to deliver food, water and other basic necessities. Footage of the miners was then broadcast to family and friends who saw their loved ones sending them messages and chanting, “Long live Chile, and long live the miners!” Hari Sreenivasan contributed to this report. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Natalie Friedman Natalie Friedman
The drama of 33 trapped Chilean miners continues with the release of the first significant video footage taken thousands of feet below the ground. A camera was sent down through an emergency shaft being used to deliver food, water and other basic necessities. Footage of the miners was then broadcast to family and friends who saw their loved ones sending them messages and chanting, “Long live Chile, and long live the miners!” Hari Sreenivasan contributed to this report. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now