Large Rescue Call out to OFD

[paul]

There's a major cave rescue incident involving an injured in OFD:



https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59203695

 

[aricooperdavis]

It's been ongoing for a couple of days now and sounds like quite a complex operation. Best of luck to all the teams involved, and wishing the casualty a swift recovery!

 

[CavefestUK]

I hope this ends well. Good luck to all involved.

 

[caving_fox]

Wow, that's a big rescue from OFD. Anyone know whereabouts in the system the unfortunate caver fell?

Well done to all the rescue people involved!

 

[mikem]

"Live" updates: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-wales-59206392

 

[mikem]

Mail joins in with a couple of actual photos:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10177259/amp/Major-rescue-launched-save-trapped-caver-stuck-two-days.html

Main BBC report has also been updated to say they are heading for top entrance.

 

[mudman]

Mail joins in with a couple of actual photos:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10177259/amp/Major-rescue-launched-save-trapped-caver-stuck-two-days.html

Main BBC report has also been updated to say they are heading for top entrance.

And the predictable comments have started too. One even compares cavers to Insulate Britain FFS. 

 

[Ian Ball]

Do they need any extra helpers?

 

[hannahb]

Do they need any extra helpers?

I don't think so. CRO asked the cavers' list for availability, and they got more Yes's than they needed.

 

[mikem]

And the predictable comments have started too. One even compares cavers to Insulate Britain FFS. 

Better than some previous comparisons. I wouldn't bother with the comments...

 

[pwhole]

I'm almost tempted to register for Mail Online, against my better judgement, just to give them some shit.

 

[Katie]

Do they need any extra helpers?

Not at the moment! I spoke to them this morning to check as we had additional cavers from DCRO available.

 

[Badlad]

Just caught the last part of an interview by Adrian Childs with Bill Whitehouse BCRC on the lunchtime news.  The bit I heard came across well.

CRO asked the list for volunteers to attend S Wales at 06.00 this morning.  This was last night and they very soon had the numbers they required and withdrew the request.

I imagine rotation of teams was a major consideration.  Hope all ends well.

 

[Cantclimbtom]

Some update
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59203695

 

[martinr]

BBC 19:40

Rescue expected "within minutes"
The man trapped in the cave system is expected to be freed imminently.
The BBC's Rhys Williams, on the scene, said it was expecting he would be rescued "within minutes".

 

[martinr]

20:00
BreakingCaver trapped underground is freed

The man trapped underground in a Brecon Beacons cave has been freed.

He become stuck in the Ogof Ffynnon Ddu network after injuring himself on Saturday.

It is expected he will now be taken to Swansea's Morriston Hospital by ambulance.

The caver, in his 40s, is said to have multiple injuries but they are not thought to be life threatening.

 

[Ian Ball]

Hope he makes a good recovery, what an excellent effort all round.

 

[darkandmuddy]

Well done everyone on a successful rescue, really nice to see the community coming together.

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[Keris82]

Amazing work to everyone involved. Glad he got out at last

 

[SamT]

Well done everyone involved.  Big operation with little, by the sounds of it, fuss.