Two Miners Trapped in Dominican Republic Rescued With Help From Canada

Two Miners Trapped in Dominican Republic Rescued With Help From Canada
Minister of National Defence Anita Anand speaks during a press conference in Toronto, on Aug. 4, 2022. The Canadian Press/ Tijana Martin
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Defence Minister Anita Anand says two miners who were trapped in an underground mine for 10 days in the Dominican Republic have been rescued with the help of Canada.

In a tweet on Tuesday, Anand said the Royal Canadian Air Force transported mining equipment to Santo Domingo following a request for assistance from the Dominican government.