33 trapped miners in Chile need to watch their weight to fit through the rescue tunnel

Roberto Candia

Surrounded by media, men work on a pipe used to be in touch with 33 trapped miners in Copiapo, Chile.

They survived a horrific disaster and became international heroes, but the 33 trapped Chilean miners face one more hurdle between themselves and freedom: They can't get fat.
Officials say the miners must keep their weight down or stay stuck in the mine, The Associated Press reports.