Which statement from the article best supports the idea that it was it was a long wait for those above ground to find the missing miners?

A.Urzúa arrived at the top to jubilant cheers, songs, and applause.
B.After 17 days, rescuers were finally able to contact the crew.
C.Some of the men were afraid they would not be found.
D.The hole was just large enough to bring out one man at a time.