Caving

Researchers and cavers have expressed their intent to resume the exploration of Türkiye's third deepest cave located in the country's southern region following a health crisis and subsequent massive rescue operation that halted their efforts last year.

Rescuers from across Europe rushed to a cave in Türkiye on Thursday, launching an operation to save an American researcher who became trapped almost 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) below the cave's entrance after suffering stomach bleeding.

Rescuers from across Europe rushed to a cave in Turkey on Thursday, launching an operation to save an American researcher who became trapped almost 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) below the cave's entrance after suffering stomach bleeding.

A 33-year-old local caver who was knocked out unconscious by a falling rock while exploring a newly discovered cave near Cerknica has been rescued after 30 hours of efforts that also involved mining.

Slovenia has a rich underground world with caves large and small dotting the country. They have attracted cavers, visitors and researchers from near and afar for centuries, but also people who used them as a handy way to dump their waste. As a result, 20-30% of Slovenian caves are now thought to be polluted and cleaning them is a major challenge.

The appetite for the dramatic story of the Thai cave rescue remains insatiable ahead of the one-year anniversary of the incredible mission to extract the 12 boys and their coach.

Chiang Rai, Thailand (CNN)The initial relief that greeted the dramatic discovery of the trapped Thai soccer team has given way to concern, as rescuers begin the difficult task of attempting to free the 12 boys and their coach from deep inside the flooded cave network.

Tukey's longest cave is the P?nargözü cave located in the K?z?lda? Natural Park in Isparta.