The Foreman Leaves Last

Luis Urzúa, 54, rode up shortly before 10 p.m. on October 13, the last of the 33. He brought with him the large Chilean flag that had hung in the mine chamber. On the surface, he told President Piñera that he was handing over his shift of workers, as they had agreed. Piñera replied that he was glad to receive it, since Urzúa had left last, like a good captain. Urzúa was also the man who had drawn detailed maps of the cave for the rescuers. Once all 33 were out, the rescuers still below unfurled a banner declaring the mission accomplished.