Operations are underway to rescue a caver trapped approximately ten meters underground after a cave ceiling collapsed in the Gorropeddu area of Urzulei.
The scholar was exploring the cavity when he was surprised by a landslide, huge quantities of earth and boulders that fell on him.
According to initial information, the young hiker appears to be alert.
Dozens of Alpine and Speleological Rescue technicians, including doctors and clearing specialists, were mobilized, with the support of the regional air rescue and the Fire Brigade.
Technicians are carefully removing all the debris blocking the cave entrance and which may have buried the speleologist.
The operations are particularly complex due to the presence of unstable rocks that require particular caution . Thanks to the support of the Italian Air Force, three additional technicians from central Italy and eight more technicians from Sardinia are arriving.
(Unioneonline/D)