The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Beneath the Surface: Seven Men Trapped in the French Vitarelles Caverns for Ten days | E78


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In this episode, we'll take you deep into the heart of France, where the largest underground rescue operation in the country's history unfolded. Imagine being trapped underground for over a week, surrounded by turbulent floodwaters, with only hope and the heroic efforts of rescue teams keeping you alive.

We'll be diving into the extraordinary story of seven potholers who found themselves in this perilous predicament in the vast cave complex near Gramat, north of Toulouse, in southeastern France. These individuals, aged 20 to 50 and known for their competence and experience, were faced with an unimaginable challenge: survival in the darkness, cut off from the outside world.

Join us as we explore the heroic efforts of the army, police cavers, and volunteers who fought against the odds, drilling through rock and navigating treacherous underground waters in a desperate attempt to rescue these trapped souls. It's a race against time, a battle against nature, and a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human will.

Stay tuned as we unravel the details of this riveting cave rescue in France, right here on Crux True Survival Stories.

https://nypost.com/2017/01/22/this-explorer-discovered-human-time-warp-by-living-in-a-cave/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_rescue

https://www.deseret.com/1999/11/22/19476825/spelunkers-rescued-after-10-days-underground

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP_9bZyxGVM

https://www.theguardian.com/world/1999/nov/20/jonhenley1


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