Dramatic Rescue in Italy's Cave of the Flying Wild Boars

A caver who had been trapped under a boulder at a depth of 394 feet was heroically rescued from a cave in north-west Italy, emergency services reported on Monday. The rescue operation, involving 53 rescuers, took place overnight in the province of Cuneo, approximately 120 kilometers south of Turin.

The caver received initial medical attention at a makeshift post inside the cave before being taken out for further treatment at a hospital. The Alpine and Speleological Rescue Service confirmed that he was stable enough to avoid a stretcher evacuation, thanks to the efforts from rescuers across Italy.

Identified as a 20-year-old Italian, media outlets have highlighted the dramatic rescue from the Grotta dei Cinghiali Volanti, emphasizing the successful collaboration of national rescue services.

(With inputs from agencies.)