Chile miners: Camp Hope saw an 'explosion of solidarity'

The makeshift village known as Camp Hope that sprung up around the Chile miners rescue operation is choked with media trailers, satellite trucks and family members' tents.

Sen. Baldo Prokurica said the camp has seen an "explosion of solidarity" among local businesses and municipalities helping with daily operations.

Food has been provided for hundreds of people — relatives of the 33 trapped miners, government officials and media types -- in the form of three meals a day since late August. Cellphone carriers built additional towers to facilitate communication after the Aug. 5 collapse of the gold and copper mine. Even Rolly the Clown has donated his services.

"Nobody pays for anything here," Prokurica said.

 -- Chris Kraul in Copiapo, Chile

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Comments

[Modie Mphongolo]

I have been praying for these miners and I had hope and believed that they will be out no matter how long it takes.Thank God for the hard working personnel who have been working day and night and in one accord.

[pen]

THANK YOU FATHER GOD THEY ARE ALIVE BECAUSE OF YOU AND AND BLESS THE PEOPLE WHO ARE HELPING IN THE RESCUING OF THEM AND WITH AIDING THEIR FAMILIES ALSO....