SARAJEVO – Five people have been trapped in a cave in southwestern Slovenia since Saturday afternoon after heavy rain raised water levels, making it impossible for rescuers to safely remove them, local media reported on Sunday.
Rescuers walk as they take part in a rescue operation to reach five people trapped in the cave after heavy rain, in Bloska Polica, Slovenia, January 6, 2024. via REUTERS The five people have been trapped in the cave in the southwest Slovenia since Saturday afternoon. . Via REUTERS
The group, which included a family of three and two tour guides, was reported to be sheltering in safety in the 8.2-kilometer-long (5-mile) Krizna jama cave, which can only be visited by boat.
On Saturday night, rescuers managed to briefly reach the group and gave them food, water and a heated tent, civil protection officials in the area told reporters on Sunday.
The group is reportedly sheltered in safety in the 8.2 kilometer-long Krizna jama cave, which is only accessible by boat. via REUTERS A new team of divers is being sent to recover the group. Via REUTERS
But since the group was located more than two kilometers from the entrance to the cave, it will take three to four hours for a new team of divers to reach them, authorities said, adding that the final rescue will depend on when the level rises. of the water. autumn, the STA news agency reported.
It might be Sunday night, but it could also be a couple of days.
Križna jama, a chain of underground lakes with emerald green water, is the fourth largest cave ecosystem in the world in terms of biodiversity.
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