Man Trapped In A Cave In Wales Has Been Rescued After Two Days

Following a 54-hour experience, the man was freed once again from Ogof Ffynnon Ddu in the Brecon Beacons at around 7.45pm on Monday.

A Man Trapped In A Cave In Wales Has Been Rescued After Two Days
A Man Trapped In A Cave In Wales Has Been Rescued After Two Days

A man who was caught in a cave in Wales for over two days has been rescued by no less than 240 individuals engaged with the rescue mission.

Following a 54-hour experience, the man was freed once again from Ogof Ffynnon Ddu in the Brecon Beacons at around 7.45pm on Monday.

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In the wake of being lifted to the surface he was applauded and cheered by rescuers before being helped into a cave rescue Land Rover fit to be shipped down to a holding up emergency vehicle.

The man, who is in his 40s, was driven away to Morriston Hospital in Swansea.

Portrayed as an accomplished caver, the man had been caught since Saturday at around 1pm in the wake of experiencing a fall.

His wounds are supposed to be non-dangerous, yet are accepted to incorporate a messed up jaw, leg, and spinal wounds.

The rescue activity required something like eight cave rescue groups from around the UK.

Groups of rescuers had been working in movements to carry him to healthcenter however had been not able to transport him to hospital by helicopter as a result of the climate.

Peter Francis, a SMWCRT representative, said the rescue is the longest in South Wales buckling history.

“This is the longest rescue we’ve ever done but we’re very pleased with the progress being made.

“The caver was very unlucky here. He’s an experienced caver, a fit caver. And it was a matter of putting his foot in the wrong place.

“He wasn’t in a dangerous part of the cave, it’s just something moved from under him,” the 74-year-old said.

Paul Taylor, representative for South and Mid Wales Cave Rescue Team, said the man had gone into the Cwmdoor entry of the caves before he fell.

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The caves considered the most unfathomable in the UK, are situated close to Penwyllt are 300 meters down.

They are likewise the third longest cave in the UK extending in excess of 30 miles and they were found in 1947.

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