Soldiers Save Miner in Mexico

Introduction

Mexican soldiers saved a man named Francisco. He is 42 years old. He worked in a gold mine. He was trapped under the ground for two weeks.

Main Body

The accident happened on March 25. A wall of waste broke. Four workers were trapped deep under the ground. One worker died. Another worker was saved after five days. Soldiers looked for Mr. Zapata for 300 hours. They saw his light. Mr. Zapata was standing in water. The tunnels had too much water. Soldiers gave him water and food. Then they pumped the water out. On April 8, the soldiers took Mr. Zapata out. A plane took him to a hospital. The doctors say he is okay, but he is very weak. The President of Mexico thanked the army.

Conclusion

Mr. Zapata is in the hospital now. The army is still looking for one more worker.

Vocabulary Learning

accident
Something bad that happens by mistake.意外
Example:The accident happened on March 25.
mine
A hole in the ground where people find gold or coal.礦場
Example:He worked in a gold mine.
trapped
Cannot get out of a place.被困住
Example:He was trapped under the ground for two weeks.
tunnels
A long path under the ground.通道/隧道
Example:The tunnels had too much water.
weak
Not strong.虛弱的
Example:The doctors say he is okay, but he is very weak.