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On Monday, a daring rescue operation successfully freed five people who had been trapped deep inside the Krizna Jama cave in southwestern Slovenia for 55 hours. The group, consisting of a Slovenian family of three and their two guides, became stranded on Saturday when torrential rains caused water levels to rise, blocking their exit routes1.
The Rescue Operation
The rescue efforts began on Saturday morning after the group went missing during a tour of the cave's numerous lakes. Heavy rainfall had caused the cave's water levels to rise significantly, stranding the group about 1.5 miles from the entrance. Rescuers waited for the water to recede before attempting to extract the group1.
On Saturday evening, a team of rescue divers located the stranded group and moved them to a safe area where they set up heated tents. Another team of divers delivered food, drinking water, and warm clothes on Sunday, ensuring the group's basic needs were met. A doctor, who is also a licensed diver, examined the group and reported that they were in good condition1.
Challenges Faced by Rescuers
The rescue operation was challenging due to low visibility and near-freezing water temperatures inside the cave. Despite these conditions, a team of six highly experienced divers successfully extracted the group on Monday at about 3:05 p.m. local time. The operation became possible once the water levels inside the cave had receded sufficiently1.
Outcome
All five people emerged from the cave in good shape and did not require medical treatment. The successful rescue was met with relief, highlighting the professionalism and dedication of the Slovenian rescue teams1.
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