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Caver rescued after rockslide trapped him in Sardinia cave
A 31-year-old Italian cave explorer was rescued after a rockslide trapped him underground on Sardinia, an island in Italy.
He had been exploring the Gorroppeddu cave with his girlfriend when the collapse blocked the entrance.
She escaped unharmed and raised the alarm.
Rescuers worked for about a day to clear rubble and reach him in a narrow passage roughly 10 metres below ground.
He remained conscious and responsive during the operation, then was brought to the surface and taken to hospital.
Dozens of rescue workers and firefighters took part, with a helicopter bringing equipment to the site.
The cave is largely unexplored, and no further details about his condition or what happens next were given.
A 31-year-old caver was rescued alive after a rockslide trapped him in a cave on Sardinia.
The collapse blocked the cave entrance and left him about 10 metres underground.
Rescuers worked through the night and into Monday to clear rubble by hand and reach him.
He was conscious during the rescue, then brought to the surface and stabilised by medical staff.
Sources differ on how long he was trapped, reporting about 26 hours, more than 27 hours or 27 hours.
- Who
- Luca Olmetto, a 31-year-old Italian caver.
- What
- He was rescued alive after a rockslide trapped him in a cave.
- When
- From Sunday afternoon until Monday; sources report between about 26 and more than 27 hours.
- Where
- The Gorroppeddu cave near Urzulei, on Sardinia, Italy.
- Why
- A rockslide blocked the cave entrance while he was exploring.
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A rockslide blocked the cave entrance while Olmetto was exploring with his girlfriend, who escaped unharmed and raised the alarm.
Rescuers worked to remove rubble and earth by hand and maintained contact with Olmetto.
Rescuers reached Olmetto and freed him from the debris.
According to Rai News, Olmetto was brought to the surface and stabilised by medical staff before being airlifted to hospital.
- Age
- 31
- Cave
- Gorroppeddu cave
- Location
- Near Urzulei, central-eastern Sardinia
- Depth
- About 10 metres underground
- Rescue team
- About 48 Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps experts and 30 firefighters
- Trapped duration
- Sources report about 26 hours, 27 hours or more than 27 hours
What people are saying
great anxiety for the entire community
We are closely monitoring the situation and are hoping for good news soon
Our thoughts are with Luca and his family, and we extend our deepest gratitude to all the rescuers working tirelessly to bring him to safety. Hang in there, Luca – all of Codrongianos is with you.
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