Chilean Miners Resurface

In the Times Magazine, Tim Padgett reports on the resurfacing of the 33 Chilean miners that were trapped in a gold and copper mine 700 meters underground. Since August 5, these miners had to stay in a safe-house and organize themselves and daily lives in order to survive as long as possible. After 69 days of being trapped underground, the first of the miners resurface. There is an outstanding amount of people gathered at this location filled with joyous tears and satisfied hope. The celebrations is described as:

Chileans, not known for exuberance, unleashed deafening cheers and chants through the chilly air above the San José mine — "Tonight we bring them back!" — along with confetti and balloons bearing the Chilean flag.

Is it purely amazing how these men were able to control their claustrophobic fears and contain their sanity while spending so many days encased in a room. This event has become one of the most significant points of Chilean history. It is important not because men were trapped underground due to mining in unstable foundations, but rather the nationalism that occurred in country. Everyone was rallied toward this event and the survival of these men meant everything to them. The Chileans are now more unified than ever because they were able to keep hope and miracles, such as the survival of all 33 men, kept the unification together.