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Four Trapped Cavers Rescued Safely from Vallada's Túnel dels Sumidors

Rescue teams successfully extracted the men after a multi-agency overnight operation in one of the world's most challenging karstic caves.

El rescate a los cuatro hombres en una cueva en Vallada, en imágenes
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El rescate a los cuatro hombres en una cueva en Vallada, en imágenes
Una imagen de archivo que relata lo dificultoso del rescate en la cueva

Overview

  • An emergency call at 20:51 on April 19 reported four men trapped in the Túnel dels Sumidors cave in Vallada, Valencia province.
  • Specialized rescue units, including GERA, GREIM, and local fire teams, were mobilized to locate and assist the trapped cavers.
  • The Túnel dels Sumidors, known for its 205-meter depth and complex gypsum formations, posed significant logistical challenges for the operation.
  • All four men were successfully rescued in good health by 01:09 on April 20, concluding the coordinated response effort.
  • Authorities have not disclosed further details on follow-up measures or the current status of the cave site.