SANTIAGO, Chile - Specialized teams have begun an effort to rescue three Bolivians trapped deep underground in a mine in northern Chile, authorities said Friday. The San José mine collapsed late Thursday, trapping the men at a depth of nearly 330 feet (100 metres). Firefighters joined other rescue teams at the mine some 900 miles (1,500 kilometres) north of the Chilean capital, Santiago. The miners have been identified as Leonardo Condori, 62; Salomón Veinzaga, 45; and his 19-year-old son, Lenin Veinzaga. Bolivian President Evo Morales said on Twitter that he is worried about his countrymen and offered thanks to his Chilean counterpart for the rescue efforts.

Source: thestar June 14, 2019 18:07 UTC