Chile completed its flawless rescue of 33 miners trapped for a record 10 weeks, sparking euphoria at home after a 22-hour drama that captivated hundreds of millions around the world. The ascent late Wednesday of the last of the miners, grizzled leader Luis Urzua, capped an against-all-odds operation hailed by Chile's president as an inspiration to the world. It also spelled the end of a nightmare lived by the men, who had survived more than two months in a dank and dark tunnel 622 meters Exception : '2,041 feet' has an invalid token. below the surface of Chile's northern Atacama desert following an August 5 cave-in.