A researcher was seriously injured while exploring a cave in Italy. Deep underground, rescuers are trying to bring the woman back to the light of day. She had already had an accident in the cave a year and a half ago.
With a large number of helpers, a rescue operation is underway in Italy for a cave explorer who is stuck after a fall more than 500 meters deep. More than a hundred rescuers are deployed in the mountains near the northern Italian city of Bergamo.
Doctors are already with the injured woman in the cave. It takes about four hours to walk from the entrance to the scene of the accident. The helpers also use explosives to get the stretcher through tight places, rescue operation spokesman Mauro Guiducci said. How long this will take is still unclear. “One thing is certain: these types of operations are very lengthy,” Guiducci said.
The rescue operation is currently underway at a depth of more than 500 meters. The rescuers also use small explosive devices to clear the path.
Researcher falls during Cave mapping
According to emergency services, the woman and eight other people had mapped an unknown part of the cave. While descending into a narrow tunnel, she lost her footing and slipped several meters down. She suffered several fractures. According to the rescuers, she is conscious and responsive. The helpers were confident that they would be able to bring the injured woman safely back to daylight.
The 32-year-old is considered an experienced speleologist and is a member of a project that has been working on the huge cave on the northern shore of Lake Iseo for several years. It's also about creating accurate maps. She was already trapped in the same cave in July 2023. At that time she was rescued after two days.