Urzulei:Sardinia A caver who had been trapped in a cave in Sardinia for over 27 hours was successfully rescued, authorities reported on Monday evening. The 31-year-old Italian was extricated by mountain and cave rescue teams and the fire brigade.
According to Ghana News Agency, the man became trapped at a depth of 10 meters after a landslide occurred on Sunday afternoon, blocking the entrance to the cave near Urzulei on the eastern side of the Italian Mediterranean island.
The rescue operation was described as extremely challenging, involving more than 30 specialists working alongside firefighters to remove the debris obstructing the cave entrance. Throughout the night and into Monday, rescuers maintained contact with the trapped man, confirming he was alive and conscious.
Upon his rescue, the man was brought to the surface and stabilized by medical personnel. Plans were then made to transport him by helicopter to a hospital for further examination and treatment.