The order of rescue of Chilean miners.
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Just watching the rescue now. Amazing stuff. But I am intrigued as to how the order of rescue was decided.
It seems that the most vulnerable were not the first to be rescued. The first two or three seemed to be less so, including the one who was documenting the ordeal. Though those considered strongest are understood to be last.
Has anyone seen or heard mention of how the ordering process worked?
Manks said:
Just watching the rescue now. Amazing stuff. But I am intrigued as to how the order of rescue was decided.
It seems that the most vulnerable were not the first to be rescued. The first two or three seemed to be less so, including the one who was documenting the ordeal. Though those considered strongest are understood to be last.
Has anyone seen or heard mention of how the ordering process worked?
first couple were able people to check it works ok then the weakest then the rest - wonder if they argued to be last out / first out as they could get the most media deals / records booksIt seems that the most vulnerable were not the first to be rescued. The first two or three seemed to be less so, including the one who was documenting the ordeal. Though those considered strongest are understood to be last.
Has anyone seen or heard mention of how the ordering process worked?
JensenA said:
The fittest and strongest went first. This was in case problems were encountered during the 'maiden' lifting process. A fit strong guy would be best man to cope with, and assist, in a capsule jammed in an escape shaft. Once the process was deemed to be working fine, the rest would follow. I guess they just worked the order amongst themselves. The last man out is going to be the Foreman.
How I've read it is;First man to go was one of the stronger ones down there, so as you say is if there is any problems he could deal with it best.
The next few were the ones in high spirits and the "jokers" of the group to make it look as if they're all ok. One of them brought up some rocks as presents for family.. This made people laugh.
After that its those that are ill/skin defects/diabetes.
After that its the normal ones and last is the foreman.
I did read though that rescuers were sent down to help out so I guess one of those will be properly last out.
petemurphy said:
Manks said:
Just watching the rescue now. Amazing stuff. But I am intrigued as to how the order of rescue was decided.
It seems that the most vulnerable were not the first to be rescued. The first two or three seemed to be less so, including the one who was documenting the ordeal. Though those considered strongest are understood to be last.
Has anyone seen or heard mention of how the ordering process worked?
first couple were able people to check it works ok then the weakest then the rest - wonder if they argued to be last out / first out as they could get the most media deals / records booksIt seems that the most vulnerable were not the first to be rescued. The first two or three seemed to be less so, including the one who was documenting the ordeal. Though those considered strongest are understood to be last.
Has anyone seen or heard mention of how the ordering process worked?
As you say, the last one in there would have additional media value. Though let us all hope he is not an aspiring pop star....
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