SARAJEVO – Five people have been trapped in a cave in southwestern Slovenia since Saturday evening after heavy rains raised the water level, leaving rescuers unable to get them out safely, local media reported on Sunday.
Rescuers walk as they take part in a rescue operation to reach five people trapped in a cave after heavy rain, in Bloska Polica, Slovenia, January 6, 2024. via REUTERS The five people have been trapped in a cave in southwestern Slovenia since Saturday afternoon. via REUTERS
The group, including a family of three and two tour guides, reportedly took shelter in the 8.2-kilometer (5-mile) Krizna jama cave, which can only be visited by boat.
On Saturday afternoon, rescuers managed to briefly contact the group and deliver food, water and heated tents, civil protection officials from the area told reporters on Sunday.
The group reportedly took refuge 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 retrieve the group. via REUTERS
But since the group is more than two kilometers from the entrance to the cave, it will take a new team of divers three to four hours to reach them, officials said, adding that the final rescue will depend on the water level. fell, reported the STA news agency.
That could be Sunday overnight, but could also take several days.
Križna jama, a network of underground lakes with emerald green water, is the fourth largest known cave ecosystem in the world in terms of biodiversity.
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