The 33

The 2010 Chilean mine disaster occurred on August 5 when 33 miners became trapped 700 meters underground in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile. Despite initial concerns about the mine's instability, the miners were unable to escape due to a collapsed shaft and blocked route. Led by Mario Sepúlveda, the miners worked together to survive, while loved ones on the surface held vigil and waited for news. The government, led by Minister of Mines Laurence Golborne, worked to locate and rescue the miners, eventually drilling towards the refuge area and extracting all 33 alive after 69 days.