waiting in the camp. his brother is a miner trapped down tlchl the president announced he'd be the first out. there was speculation about which it would be. the president told his mother that it would be him. so we have two family members who will be waiting that could take place any time. there will be a 20 second deal yi but we can see the embrace of alvarez with his pear children and wife just minutes away. >> and we're going to go to adam housley. accord together count he's started and been on the ride up to the surface for seven minutes out of 206789 we've got to hold our breath a little bit longer. and... to you. >> we've got a chance to show

where people have gathered. steve talking about the chilean immediate yachl the bolivian media and other countries connected to chile. many have put aside their cameras and are cheering. you can see crowds around the television here, they're the same ones chasing after the father of avaros when they heard he's go together capsule that. trip down was not 40 minutes as they thought it would take. does that mean the trip up will be quicker? we don't know until he reaches the surface, as you're talking to steve, when that first turn started and he started to go up there was another cheer here. every time there is any development, the first... first time the rescuer went in and wished him well. the first time they disappeared and first time he reached a bottom when the video came up, heard voices

every time there is a massive reaction here. you can see people cheering and flags going into the air. air horns take place. the distance, you can't see it. because it's only about 15 yards away. there is a white tent. they're blocked out by police here. interest there is a big police tent in front of it x you'll hear a massive cheer in there. that is where kids are located. it's warmer there. media does not go in there that. is for family. but this is what the reaction takes place. this is where the man ran through. you can see another person being let back down. and the second person? do we know? i believe the family the second person being brought down. you can see the media following them now. more controls. the father of avalos came through he was by himself. nobody there to take care of him until he almost ran into a

fence. as we await this first person to come up, and watching i can see from here, they count meters and seems like everything continues to go forward there. is a camera on his father to see his reaction. i can see his father's face. i don't know if you can see that. and as you can see there is steam coming out of the hole. you can see rescuers standing there. they're the same ones cheering. you can see them clapping now there is a close up of the hole. that first miner who has been underground since august 5th for 17 days didn't know if anyone would find him is now going to emerge any moment and you can bet there will be quite a reaction here on the ground, you can see from above and he can see where the actual mechanism moves. we can see reaction here from the families from the media and from others coming up here to support those on a vigil for 69 days now. and it's after midnight here.

five minutes past midnight on my watch. that first person is expected to emerge any minute. we heard from the president of chile saying he hopes the first pesh person to come out by midnight then moving it up and then back. then there is talk it would come up to get a second rescuer. they changed that as well. and there is a capsule coming up with the first person. and we can expect him to emerge at any moment. there is new information to come back here? okay. there is still everything still going well we're told tlchl has been no issues so far. you can see there is a shoft of the president. he looks down as well. and steve has so greatly explained he is really put everything into this. and as has the country. they've rallied around the then. they just celebrated he less than a month ago. and it's been a moment that this country is waited for. now, we're hearing a cheer from the tents to the left.

they've been told something that it's going well and that within a few meters, greta. hold on a moment here. we expect him to be coming up here. you can see family members now wearing white helmets and hugging. looks like a child. i'm not sure if it's a son or daughter standing there as well z there is a medical team. we saw the team going in about two and a half hours ago. one followed about 45 minutes later. the triage went in. there were two large medical team that's went in on small buses. they have a number of ambulances up tlchl the original plan to fly them out. but that could change. it's only a 45 minute drive to the hospital. and in copiapo there is 33 beds standing by. god willing all 33 will visit the beds save and sound. you can see steam coming up. the reaction you're going to see is one going to send chills up your spine z people around the globe are going to just be filled with excitement.

just hope everyone goes this way. you don't want it to have one time, you want it happen at least 34 times. so we watch, they keep switching cameras and showing faces up close of wives and children. and of the father. he's one that just 20, 30 minutes ago ran through this area here. crowded around television and saying people swarmed him and getting their reaction as a father desperate to see his son trying to run up a hillside here in copiapo. it's just something that is beyond explanation sometimes. my watch he should be out here any minute. it did go to 40 minutes to go down. the cheer from the tent to the left was that everything is going off without a hitch. we can watch this here, and this is a historic moment. with the camera being out, of course because it's, he's in the tube coming up over 2,000 feet.

>> you know it's just i don't want to have the camera get off this, off this exit. and this is certainly extraordinary. and the miner comes to the surface. >> you want to see the tube and the reaction, too. you can see it's like his wife they're showing that. air there. what happens is that families are here gathering here. one as loued to meet their loved ones are brought to the white tent. we're hearing these amazing cheers. and there is a political speech taking place. someone making a point is what it sounds like. there is each time taking up just one they're going to meet that miner and that is what's happening ef right now. he's avalos his family is waiting for him. one as loued to see him. we're seeing... we're seeing either getting close or getting... we're watching now. because they do get pulling

back out to show a wider shot. and i can see -- . >> adam stand by just a moment. i'm going to go to steve. steve? can you see anything from your vantage point? >> greta we can see that wheel stopped spinning just a moment. the president waits with a son of avalos. a remarkable scene about to take place here. you can just feel it in your chest. there is a tension. there is a hope here. and really a silence now. and we're waiting perhaps for that capsule to emerge carrying the first of what could be 33 miners to the surface today. it's something people have been waiting for for two months. and if all goes well, we could see that capsule open up and then... >> steve is the wheel moving? and greeting his son and wife. >> greta: is the wheel move something.

>> it's moving meaning the wheel, the wheel is moving. and in the same direction. the capsule should still be rising. no sign of concern. young boy looking around. he's 8 or 9. hasn't seen his father in two months. the other miners straining their eyes down to catch the first glimpse of the capsule. boy. >> just the longest 20 minutes i don't know how long. a long 0 minutes. -- 20 minutes. >> snow snags and no delays. the wheel st still -- the

wheel stopped just a moment. >> adam who what do you see? >> i see people crowding around. you're starting to see rescuers getting up next to the hole meaning that that is very, very close z people are coming from -- you can't miss last two -- you can see other family members from other encampments getting intermixed with the media gather. shoulders on shoulders looking down. everybody trying to grab that reaction going to take place. and not only outside at the mine but just yards away. people have been holding vigil for 69 days. and it's, as you mentioned something that is quiet here and that will change from that emerges. god willing momentarily and free of problems. right now they are continuing to watch the report here.

the play by play being given. go ahead. and there it s there is the capsule. it's come up. they've released hundreds of balloons here as well. can you imagine that moment? can you imagine what that moment has got to be like for the family? the, greta, greta?

one of the men in charge of the operation is now looking down at the crowd and giving a thumbs up and clapping himself. [ applause ] ] cheering ]

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>> greta: i think it's save to say that is a happy story and a great ending. one down, there is 32 miners and a rescue worker to go. >> you know, yeah. what do you say? listen together sound and for those at home, the natural sound out here. that says it all. i mean every family member we've seen over the last 24 hours has been glued to the television. the media cheered. people cheered and rescuers cheered. the police, there are balloons let off. about 50, 60 of them into the sky. it was beyond words, really to. see that with a smile on your face. and you hope as you said that you hope that there are 32

more smiles like it. 33 counting a rescuer. family members showing other family members crying. they hope. we had a chance to talk with one a moment ago, live with you. his loved one is now 20 away from the same ride. you hope that he has the sam same -- same joyful return above ground as that man just did. and when you watch him embrace his family there is no reason to say anything. it's just to watch that. and just the joy expressed, it's beyond words, really. thank the lord. hopefully already 33 more just like it. >> greta: indeed. steve as we watched this in the last hour, 15 minutes it was flawless to the point where it looked easy. and it's certainly has not been easy. there has been a lot of heartaches and disappointments. there have been rough spots and ampkitey not knowing whether this is possible.

that they were alive for 17 days then discovering they're alive wondering if they can get hem to the surface or not. >> ups and downs one american driller says this is the most difficult thing he's ever worked on. and of course, in the practice runs of that capsule there were snags. so a smooth first run with avalos. a couple observations. first, striking how fit he was. he was strong to deal with problems on the first time up. he looked pretty darned good for a man underground for more than two months. shaking hands, and moving with vigor. before being put on a stretcher and taken to the hospital. and other thing i noticed is that you know a hardened heavy set miner there when he saw his comrade coming up couldn't hold back tears. this is really moving everybody here.

and then, finally, what this must do to morale down below to see one of their own coming to the surface, successfully. it's got to send a thrill all the way down. that second rescuer gets ready to go down to offer more encouragement and aid to the 32 miners left below. greta, boou. >> greta: steve, stand by. dave was in charge of the cue creek mine rescues in twut z he joins us live. ed, you watched this, compare it to what happened in 2002. how is it different? tell me what you think. >> right now my emotions are probably as high as anyone there. brings back a lot of memories to wacht first person you know reach the surface. so there is a lot of similarities in terms of the exit out of the mine and the way they're extracting miners but there are differences with both depths the miners were in and geology they've gone through.

so this is exciting for me. i know ampk eyeity levels have to be high. >> that looked flaw legs and a lot of hard work and a lot of -- but it looked flawless to the point of easy. and are there huge risks between now and the next 33? the 32 down there and one rescue worker? >> well, you know big thing now is don't get complacent with one success. there is 32 more plus rescuers have to come up. you know i watched from the beginning and have been intrigue bid this. i think the people in chile have done a remarkable job. looking at the amount of testing they've done on the capsule to make sure that there weren't going to be glitches. there is everything planned out. i'm just very, very pleased and just so happy for them.

first one did look easy. you never know. you know? there are 2,000 feet of unknown. there are cameras on the capsule and we never know what is going to happen in that shaft. we just have to be prepared for something were to occur on what the contingency might be. you don't want to let your guard down. keep optimistic and know that you have to be prepared if something goes wrong. >> there was a collapse causing this horrible tragedy and which may turn to be less of a tragedy. is there a risk of a collapse before -- well, are we are out of woods in terms of a collapse going through this process? >> well, it's a mining environment. it's not like a manufacturing plant. things are changing. mother nature has a way to change things. it's something that has to be considered. i'm sure those miners

underground have experienced and are aware of what conditions are f there were situations i'm sure they will take them or have taken them. but you never know some of the circumstances you hope that doesn't happen. you and hope they're in a good gee logic area and that this will go flawlessly. >> where can we get lucky? in the sense of where they were? how did we get lucky to the extent considering it lucky? i don't suppose people down there 69 days consider themselves lucky? >> i don't think it's luck as much as good science in this industry. there are excellent people that understand how to do those things. they can plan and engineer it. they know from surveys where these openings are. the miners are experts at what they do, they know best.

they've been vigilant in just focused on what they have to do so you know i'm sure there was a little luck. i'm -- i think in a sense dead skpx skill level we have in this industry that allowed these things to happen. >> the minute that collapse happened, what did they do? which is the right thing to do? >> well, they assembled. where they were supposed to assemble went to a area where they had established what we'd call a save ahaven, a chamber. probably as they were trained to do so. they evaluated their situation and determined what it was they could and couldn't do. and you know they made some very smart decisions. i can't imagine 17 days of not knowing if someone nos where you are or don't know where you are for miners families or people trying to figure out

what the conditions may be. and these miners were very, very good at what they d they figured this out and made the right decision. they got to where they're supposed to be and the results of what we're starting to see now unfold. >> and thanks god nobody gave up on the surface. they didn't know if they were dead or alive. but people didn't give up. >> absolutely. i mean that same sense of hope that same sense of not giving up was a sh -- with cue creek, you know, you never give up when you have information that tells you that there is hope. and i think that was the case here. that certainly was the case of cue creek. we had hope there. was information giving us hope. i'm hoping that in the a lot of sense that that is exactly what happened here. otherwise i don't think would you have seen the attempts you saw going on over the past 60 days, whatever that number is. you know, my hats off to everybody. i understand it.

not at this length. this is an awful long time. what a remarkable event we have now. >> it's fun to have good news and to have success afl rotten news. dave, thank you very much. we're going to go back to adam who is down at the scene. adam? >> i got you greta. sorry about that. we're actually getting some local reaction here. second rescuer has gone down in as we watch this situation here, and you know, it's just sometimes beyond words to see how people react. here you saw his son crying and this was quite amazing. you see family member who's didn't know each other before but over 69 days have become very, very close. their loved ones have become -- there is a bond down

below. families above have become a strong force and they, you know hugged each other and cried in anticipation of the loved ones coming up. everywhere you look everyone is watching televisions here, you can see reaction here, you're looking at a main television station in chile. there is a big screen and flat screen where families can see a live feed coming from the capsule. and as the first person came up and second rescuer went down. we'll have right now, my count 34 people down there. there will be 34 more people having to coming up. two have gone down to help. the other 32 that remain are original miners trapped back august 5th. can you hear the horns? i can. i don't think -- . >> there is a celebration. >> sometimes, the micro phone

wind sock you don't hear it. i'm glad you do. those sounds we're hearing but among that, you're having a hes taichlgs you talked about it. and god for bid you don't want to see an accident happen. you can see family members face. the man i interviewed not too long ago here on fox you can see in his face he walked up to me the first one i'd seen up close that had hesitation. he knew his brother was 21. he knew there are many thing that's can happen between one and 21. information coming to us. one second. the last -- what is the last miner's name? we're getting it for you? luis cusua will be the last to come up. you'll hear his voice. the way we're situated it's tough to see him. [ speaking spanish ] he's

saying he's waiting, many days waiting. the last word he said... he was saying that it's been many days witing without knowing what is going on. first 17 days and they were very difficult. and now, they're getting information. he's further down than i am. q x.him what he thinks about his brother being the last one? he's more than -- one been here holding vigil 69 days. talking to our local guide gonzalo. it's easier for him to give information. there is a scene people coming in with flags. and they're not going to go down. they're going to stay here hoping everything goes well for the next 30 some owed hours as others come up.

32 other miners and horns playing and the fires are burning here. it's a cold night. people are in anticipation whachl did he say? >> a lot of experience with mining. >> talking about his cousin. >> there is studies about it organizing many things. >> his brother is a main organizer. we thought is go gog happen. first two guys were also organizers. the last guy would be the person the strongest mentally and physically, his cousin. one coming up last. we just learned his name. what is his name again? luis orcua will be the last man up. there have been some debate who that would be. the first will be remembered but here in chile the last man up as steve talked about today

like anything the military the one who brings up the rear sometimes the most important. and his cousin was one of those down there to help keep things organized and keep these men going strong, really. as we're talking to him and watching this scene they're showing pictures from around the country. it reminds me. you watch a football team, soccer team. they score a goal or win a game. you'll see reaction. people cheering and dancing. why not? that is what we're seeing here. and these miners come up and across latin america. they rallied around this rescue. >> and my favorite other than scenes we're showing now is secondsing ayochl a video below. steve, who -- tell us what's happening now. >> now, the president has taken the podium.

this is the second press contoday. he had a remarkable photo opportunity just minutes ago with the first rescued miner that miner's family that was an embrace between husband and wife i think the nation just watched and held their breath. right now, as he is speaking the second rescue worker is heading down. and to help those miners. robert ruis. so he's heading down there. there will be two medic rescuers down there with those remaining 32 miners. next man out will be a 40-year-old. he achieved fame here while doing a folk dance during their national day, september. so a real sense of levity and a sense of good humor. he was half a mile up. they had to bang out a door

making sure it fits smoothly. this is remarkable. and we continue to see progress here and there is number two, a 40-year-old is on the way. there is a capsule being lowered down. >> what nations were part of this? these workers have been working around the clock and what nations also participated in this rescue effort? whether design or providing money. who gets credit to help? >> i think that chilean national drilling companies get much of the credit. we talked to a number of american drillers who really donated their time and expertise. there was a real sense here of duel pressures because they're trying to save lives. there was a physical pressure of doing the job, drilling. of trying to make heavy

machines cut through rock. and intense emotional pressure knowing if they failed it wasn't a loss of gold or copper but life. so they felt that job and that pressure all the more keenly and also, in addition to that, hours people were working and continue to work over the past couple months, have been enormous, day in, night, around the clock shifts in a different climate. so people from the u.s., from chile and several countries really giving it their all here. many people whom they don't know and bound to try to help. it's been an international effort and chile has been open in soliciting advice and a lesson how to survive in difficult circumstances and how to pull miners out from half a mile underneath the surface. >> it's not only. two rescue workers and a

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miners is underway. one miner has been rescued. this is video from moments ago. now, that capsule is going back underground on the way back to bring back another trapped miner z we go for number two. steve? >> that is right greta. for the second time that capsule is not going down empty. it's carrying a navy medic, roberto rios down there to try to check on conditions of the miners to help prepare them and boost their morale for the trip up. the next man scheduled ton freed is marrow sepulveda. if all goes well, we can see him within 15 minutes time. we have seen the first rescue. this man avalos is married father of two and we saw an emotional moment. his small daughter breaking into tears. these miners had time to

reflect and think about things and we're getting a glimpse into how this isolation and this meditative time affected them. a minute ago letters coming up trying to talk about making changes to do things differently. one of the things avalos said he wanted to give more priority to his family. we thought evidence of that during that long embrace with his wife. and some encouragement, too how fit he did look upon appearance from more than two months half a mile underground. skin looked pretty g able to shake hands and walk around vigorously then placed on a stretcher. and taken to the hospital. for observation both physical and mental. he seemed to be dealing with the situation quite well. and that is certainly a good first choice for the miner to come out to-to-deal with any obstacles. he came ready to deal and fit.

and next man out, a 40-year-old electrician will have several members of the family waiting nearby to hopefully emerge within the next 40 minutes or so from that capsule. >> we understood how first and last were chosen but what about the order of anyone in between? who made the decision? what was the criteria? >> the government and mining minister did make a decision in consultation with workers here. criteria first few miners they wanted people strong and able to deal with snags we saw during the testing sometimes, problems do occur. you can imagine being pulled through rock and suddenly getting stuck after being underground for two months. the stress, it could be unbearable and lead to a panic attack and worse, a heart tack. they wanted to take vigorous men the first few men out.

but there are miner was health problems. there is a one diabetic, one with high blood pressure. one miner is 63 years old. they'll be in the early miners to come out, you're talking about last miner out. they've chosen him. he's really seen as a father big by his group. and some remarkable statements coming out of him asking him about the danger of being in the mine he said have you to respect the mine. this man really helped organize the food rationing during those first 17 days during those days when they were presumed lost or dead with just cans of tuna fish. a remarkable sense of discipline keeping everyone together and keeping everyone in line. and you know, it's likely that all of the miners will be very celebrated figures. they're well known, but celebrated in chile. they have especially of the last man out could be heroes beyond your pop stars or

sports stars here. i think people are proud of the way the government handled this operation and proud of the way miners have behaved so far and continue to behave they begin to come to the surface, one out, second rescuer on the way down. number two, a 40-year-old electrician hoping to get into the capsule to take a ride up a few feet every second to freedom. greta, boou -- back to you. >> greta: they stretched 17 days when discovered they're alive. then there is a point before they were reached, what does d.they do? in terms of how did they pass time? how agonizing it was? were they able to keep each other you know interested or entertained? at least not to go over off the deep end on this? >> i do think that one of the points is something has been stressed throughout this ordeal.

both when the men were on their own, and later when getting held from experts working with astronauts alone on space stations or soldiers in difficult situations. and returning home and that really is keeping occupied to first set night and daytimes, even if you don't have a subto help to do that. regulate your time. keep organized. divide teams, groups and have activities. it's like to keep everybody busy and moving and working. it's some figures with strong will, strong minds, and some authority who understood this to help keep those miners going. especially in those first dark two weeks when they're presumed dead. >> greta: steve you've covered wars, hurricanes and horrible situation. it's fun to cover a story now when has an medium good, we haven't gotten everybody up. isn't it fun?

>>. >> this is a different feeling. it's a new gear, it's not about people dead, shot or blown oup or homes knocked over. it's people returning to life. people who lost lost everything and have the joy of a second chance in the nation watching that second chance so it's a weird feeling to be on news story to be feeling good about what you're seeing. >> greta: stand by, we've got blaine mau strap traped in cue creek mine. blaine i'm sure have you thoughts about what you're watching. >> it's unbelievable watching these guys come up. i was on a different end this time. i was coming up in the capsule. it was very emotional to get the see the guys come up to see their faces. >> greta: what is it like down below? i can assume it was hell. that is what i think the safe assumption.

how do you pass time? you weren't down this long. but it must have been horrible wondering whether you'd live. >> our situation was different. ours was about four foot high. the mine itself. and just trapped in a 18 by 50 feet long area and soaking wet three and a half days and that was probably like you said the hardest thing to do was passing time. you didn't know whether waits night or day. we checked our watches and everything. and it was just trying to keep everybody warm. we were border line hyper therma. a living hell. >> greta;oñ in terms of watching this do you have some of the excitement of watching but the same time, a little bit sort of like... some, you know, sadness about how difficult it is for miners and risks they face every day? going to work? >> definitely. my wife is watching and started to kri. i know exactly

what she must have been feeling. she's watching and i know it can be a dangerous job. it's something we need to do it. so there is always someone that has to do that job. >> adam housley as got a report. adam? >> that vi. back to video coming up now. the second capsule arrived taking 23 minutes to go from top to bottom. about seven minutes faster than thought. and this is about 17 minutes faster koit have been as long as 40 minutes now that trip took 20, 23 minutes? to get to the bottom. the first, second capsule is down there with the second rescuer. the second capsule now reached the bottom. something to consider watching and preparing for this attempt. that is this. the first miner avalos has

been in the hospital now. here that was put up for this purpose about 35 minutes. they said they'd be in there from 30-45 minutes then make a determination whether to fly or drive out. if flown out there are two helicopters on the hill. one of them is a presidential helicopter another one is similar. secondly if they drive out, he'll come down right down this road behind me and out through the media. it's going to be interesting to see how he's taken to the hospital and copiapo a 40 minute drive from here across the vast open desert that that man lived under for 69 days. you're seeing video inside once again. there is a second rescuer gone n you're seeing family members and you can hear a cheer and collapse here. video popped up. everyone saw it made it safe and sound down to where 2000 feet under the ground. we await to see what happens with the first miner avalos

whether taken ambulance or helicopter or whether he stays is one of the debates. some of the men had said and send sent up messages saying they wanted to wait here above ground until everyone came up and they'd go together. and now, some of the doctors had something to say about that there was debate whether that would happen. we'll see. what does happen. as steve mentioned moments ago he looked strong when he came up, shook hands, embraced his family for a very long time. their emotion shown just by watching pictures we'll see if he goes to the hospital as that second rescuer is on scene and the second rescue attempt should be beginning momentarily. greta? >> greta: they look quite strong down below. to the extent make make a diagnosis at this video. i'm wondering if they'll send all four down there. if these men look healthy this

might make sense to say we'll send everybody up. not bothering to send other two down. >> we heard different things. the original report today was that they're going send two res he -- rescuers down first. and first rescue miner came up. now we're told only two rescuers are going to go down. as far as we've been told that latest plan two stay down there. we don't know how long they'll be there. one is going to be there close to the end. just in case. ideally the medic. plans have altered a bit here and there. amongst leadership they can -- they can change that plan depending on what might happen as this rescue operation continues. it's going to continue for more than 30 hours. right now if, as speed going

down is 17 minutes faster and coming up a good eight, nine minutes faster you're talking about 34 more rescues. so it remains to be seen if things will change. we're told only two down and now, watching video you can see it at home. and they show what is going on down there. the second person prepares to go up to meet his family now gathering at the top awaiting that capsule to arrive. greta? >> greta: stand by. dr. dave wilson joins us live. director at st. luke's hospital f the first man is presenting himself at the hospital if he shows up in good spirits, blood pressure is good, body temperature fine, and he wants to go home, does he go home? right way? >> i imagine as a precaution they're going to keep him there 24 hours, you're

bringing up a point does he need to be in the hospital? maybe not but they're going to be cautious. >> what are they looking for? >> circulation is adjusting to different pressure that he's high duration stat yugs is fine. presumably infection woz have declared them selfs and addressed at this point. so just vital signs probably. >> greta: and i'm not a doctor. and he sure looks pretty good, at least from 3,000 miles away whatever it is. you know? it brings great pleasure to see a man emerge walking and embracing his family. don't know what is going on with him. he looks good. >> he looked fantastic. and there is effort and care gone into anticipating problems. i'm sure paramedics are assessing those people less

fit than the first that came up making sure vital signs are okay so they have a best shot of he mernling like he did. >> and that is a good sign. he looked strong. and watching him from that capsule. doctor, thank you. we're going to go to steve. steve? >> interest tl is remarkable pictures and strange-looking pictures. we don't know what is going on here, you can see the men in various states of dress because of the heat about to get into what looks like an unusual glass elevator. this gos into rock. the situation is a ride up, a curving ride up through 17 minutes to safety. now two rescuers have gone down and one miner up. the second miner, a 40-year-old electrician about to get in for a second trip. it's second run to bring a miner to freedom. there is a sense of relief. first try successful.

and people are much easier now. walking around. and relaxed. and glad they think this is just a process. you've warned throughout the evening there is some early snags in trials. this is no easy feat going to taken durance and discipline. and out in the l end. and there is a pops of champagne here and a sense of wow. this works and worked for the first one. just keep going and get them out. >> it z.do you see anything that looks alarming? other than these men are underground and want to get out? does anyone seem to be in distress? >> no. i have got to say. it's owed looking, looking like a gathering with, you know, with, you know a lot of men with shirts off. it's 90 degrees down there. understandable. without those bright lights must abe gloomy place to be.

they seem to have plenty of room to walk around. they're walking. we've seen no sign of anyone disabled or in a difficult position. and no wounds. no damages. it's remarkable they were in this escape hatch. that is where they are now and decided to have lunch on august 5. 2:00 p.m. when the landslide hit. and trapped them there. so they had a small supply of food. it's their own endurance that helped get them out, they tied a note saying all 33 are alive. stunning a nation, a nation worked to get them out. and now, the first man is on the surface. a tremendous photo op for the president hugging the daughter and wife. a husband and wife hugging. this is a feel great moment.

and there is hopefully 32 more feel great moments still to come. over the course of tonight and tomorrow. >> steve, thank you we're going to move on to adam. adam? >> gret yat president is speaking we just heard from the minister of mines here which is the department in charge of the rescue. and it's the same thing. they thanked rescuers they were appreciative of the work going on here. thinking a lot of people have been involved and they're cautious. you want to be optimistic and want to prepare people for anything that god for bid happens like an accident of some sort and as we spoken of, when sending this up and down, we've seen there are problem was a nick in the door or audio problems there and you have to remember a small nick can jam the operation up.

and then, you might have a second rescue operation underway. that would be making things difficult. we're awaiting the capsule coming up. we expect another cheer here as people continue to watch and wave flags. and come over to gather around, huddle around and trance fix them selfs to the television. they're ahead of schedule so far. the time down is quicker than thought of 40 minutes. it's been around 23 minutes. the time up thought going to be 20 minute has been taking about first one took about 13 minutes. so we're watching closely as well greta, as watching these family members they talk to us. they're open about talking to the media. and they're all appreciative of the coverage from around the globe. chileans know their men and women have done an amazing job preparing for this operation, they know that so many other countries have been involved not just with hands on

experience like united states made help drilling holes or canada with significant mining operations. but so many other countries offered emotional support. one man from uruguay. people from bolivia. there are 3 from chile. and people across south america and for that matter around the globe. this media has come from around the area. we can show you where people have gathered. and everybody is basically put themselves in this desert. >> and as i watch this, the capsule now preparing to leave to go back up. and to see the wheel turning looks on track. and this is one of the stories it's very excited. i hope as we close out for the evening we don't wake up having been grossly out of touch with the dangers of it.

this still remains very dangerous. >> yes. did you see that there? you heard clapping. you've got a chance to see the capsule disappear going up this time. when you get a chance to see that when the first rescued miner came up. now, gosh about an hour ago. and this time we had a chance to see that capsule disappear into the ceiling the mine. for me it was neat to see that aspect. because we've seen from above and as the cap you'll disappeared going down. now we saw it going up. the ride was supposed to be 20 minutes going up. the first one took about 14 or so. we're going to time it here as well to let you know. it will be at the top of the hour when that man hopefully emerges to see his family gathering around the top and he went up you heard cheer and can see flags waving again. it's going to be the seen here for the next 30 hours assuming

fudging goes strong, hopefully everyone hopes that nothing goes wrong. >> who vo wo have guessed 33 men below the surface, 69 days, 17 days and people didn't know if they're dead and alive what. great fortune. tonight we watch this it's extraordinary. watching these men come up to the surface, you think of the stories fox news covers where some bad endings. this is fun to report on this story tonight. and adam you've reported on many bad stories just like steve. and war, storms, it's fun to report on these. isn't it? >> yes. and it's astounding. we don't get our connection is sketchy. we're getting e mails saying the same thing. many times we have to cover bad things happening. you just, your heart breaks for people. to be out here, you try to

separate eem motions because have you to be. to watch good thing happening and hopefully again there is 32 more rescues coming up. and. >> this is just amazing. to be able to tell a very. and yes. and show that amazing technology. you're looking at people 2000 feet underground. and they're coming up and so far they've been safe and sound. >> and even the partnership among the nations working together. people working hard around the clock. rescuers working hard. people who don't know these miners never met a miner are watching this now. and being thrilled for the family and excited. it's a wonderful opportunity to skmaer see the very good in what we do in this world. it's unusual in this business. >> absolutely. captivating. yet, it's in time of skbar bad

news, it's captivating to bring some people so many millions of people together different languages but pictures speak the same language. those pictures of the man coming up are those spoke millions of words, hopefully we'll have 32 more just like it. >> greta: 32 rescues and two rescuers who are so bravely volunteered to go down there and so-to-help out. and the mine rescue just beginning. one miner safe. another on the way. and the operation is dangerous continues all night and into tomorrow. stay with fox news for continuing breaking news coverage. and we have more reports live from chile coming up. stay where you are.