Chilean mining accident (Copiapó mining accident)

The Chilean mining accident, known as the Copiapó mine rescue, occurred in 2010 when 33 miners were trapped underground for 69 days after a cave-in at the San José mine in Copiapó. The rescue involved drilling multiple boreholes to reach and communicate with the miners, providing supplies and establishing contact. Finally, a specially designed rescue capsule was used to lift each miner safely to the surface. The event garnered global attention for its successful rescue operation and highlighted advancements in mining safety, emergency response, and teamwork under extreme conditions.