The five-year anniversary of the Copiapó mine rescue in Chile has special significance for the employees of Aries Industries. The Wisconsin-based company designed and built the video camera that was lowered into the ground, letting rescuers and families know that the miners were alive.The mine collapsed on Aug. 5, 2010, trapping 33 miners a 1/2 mile underground for 69 days. The rescue became international news as the world waited anxiously for word of their safety.On day 17, an exploratory drill broke through into the mine. The compact camera designed by Aries was lowered into the mine, recording video that revealed the miners
Remembering the Chilean Mine Rescue
An inspection camera system from Aries Industries was used to help authorities locate 33 miners that were trapped underground in Chile for 69 days.
Aug 31, 2015 |

















