Injured caver rescued from cave after five-hour operation following 23ft fall
Published date: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:07:02 +0700This is the dramatic moment rescuers bring an injured thrillseeker to safety after a complex operation deep inside a cave in Spain.
The caver, 32, fell around 23ft while abseiling through a narrow passage known as Clock Pass, suffering a heavy blow to his hip.
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Vegacervera, Leon, Spain |
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21/06/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP180373 |
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Duration: 00:46 |
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Rating: News safe |
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