Four speleologists remain trapped inside the Vallina cave, in the Cantabrian municipality of Arredondo, due to the flooding of an underground river, although they are “fine, they have food and have set up a bivouac,” according to sources from the operation. rescue.
The 112 Cantabria emergency service together with the Civil Guard, which has transferred agents from the Mountain Rescue and Intervention Group (Greim) to the area, are taking care of the rescue of these speleologists, who are professionals in this matter and who “don’t run danger”.
These four speleologists entered the cavity several days ago with three other colleagues, who were able to leave before the groundwater flood occurred and who reported that the other four professionals had stayed inside the cave.
After notifying them of this situation, these three speleologists once again accessed the interior of the cave to verify that their companions were located, that they are “well, they have food and they have set up a bivouac.”
The three speleologists left the cave again tonight to communicate the situation of their companions, that what they need are neoprene suits to be able to cross the underground waters.
Sources from the Government Delegation in Cantabria and the Civil Guard have informed EFE that these speleologists “are not in danger”, and that work is being done to facilitate their exit from the cavity.
