Colombian gold miners rescued after 18 hours trapped underground
Eighteen gold miners who were trapped beneath the surface in a mine in north-western Colombia have been successfully rescued after a challenging operation that took almost twenty-four hours. The situation unfolded at the El Minón mine in the Antioquia region and was apparently caused by a mechanical malfunction that affected essential safety measures.The miners found themselves stuck on Thursday after a safety structure meant to shield against landslides gave way, obstructing the primary escape route and leaving the laborers trapped below the surface. As per local reports, the rescue mission took approximately 12 hours and was successfully completed early Friday…










