Three Polish researchers trapped by melting water in cave in Austria
February 19, 2022, 9:35 am

Three Polish researchers trapped by melting water in cave in Austria

A forest in Austria (File photo: Pixabay)

The Euronews reported, citing the AFP, rescuers in Austria are working to save three Polish researchers who became trapped by water inside a cave.

Officials in Salzburg said a rescue operation was launched late on Thursday in the Lamprechtsofen cave near the village of St. Martin bei Lofer.

Tthe authorities said that unusually warm temperatures caused melted ice or snow to enter the cave where the researchers were collecting rock samples.

According to the report, a diver has been to reach the three people who "appear to be well, but are suffering from hypothermia".

Landscape in Austria-Alpine trees (File photo: Pixabay)

Monika Feichtner, head of Salzburg’s cave rescue service, said: “We are optimistic because the explorers are well equipped, as full professionals they can handle the situation and there are rescue niches with blankets as well as emergency equipment in the cave."

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She added that officials hope the water will recede in colder weather and lower temperatures.

Treport noted that the Lamprechtshöhle cave complex stretches for 60 kilometres and is one of the deepest caves in the world.

Source: euronews

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