Luis Urzua - the shift leader and last man out of the mine - paid an emotional tribute to all those involved in the rescue.

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" Only to be told, "I'm sorry Mr Thompson but the man who traces the calls went off-shift at midnight.

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Meanwhile there was no sign of the man whose decision led to the unprecedented shift -- Sen.

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