Chileans rejoice in miners rescue

Chileans are rejoicing over the rescue of 33 miners who were trapped deep underground in northern Chile for more than two months.

The men were all rescued yesterday.



Luis Urzua, the shift supervisor who was credited with helping the men survive the first 17 days before rescue teams made contact, was greeted by his family and Chilean President Sebastian Pinera.



Reports say the rescued miners have been taken to hospital.



All have severe dental infections, and some have eye problems.



One man has been diagnosed with pneumonia, although his condition is not thought to be serious.



Health Minister Jaime Manalich has stressed that all the men appear to be in far better condition than expected.



The men had been trapped underground since August 5, when a rockfall caused a tunnel to collapse.