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Two men trapped in cave complex | Two men trapped in cave complex |
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Two cavers have been cut off by flood waters underground at the Dan-yr-Ogof caves in the Swansea Valley. | Two cavers have been cut off by flood waters underground at the Dan-yr-Ogof caves in the Swansea Valley. |
The men, who are local are two miles from the end the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, are in a dry area. | |
The alarm was raised by security staff at the complex at 2200 GMT on Saturday and contact was made with the cavers at 0615 GMT. | The alarm was raised by security staff at the complex at 2200 GMT on Saturday and contact was made with the cavers at 0615 GMT. |
Mountain rescue teams said divers will assess the situation but the men are not in any immediate danger. | |
Brian Jopling from the West Brecon Cave Rescue team which is involved in the rescue operation said the cavers have access to a cache of food which is kept in the caves and are in telephone contact. | Brian Jopling from the West Brecon Cave Rescue team which is involved in the rescue operation said the cavers have access to a cache of food which is kept in the caves and are in telephone contact. |
Around 15 members of the rescue team are at the caves. |