Rescuers found four tourists stuck in caves in Crimea

Rescuers found four tourists stuck in caves in the Crimea. Now experts are taking measures to bring them out, reported in GU EMERCOM of Russia in the Republic of Crimea.

“Rescuers found 4 tourists. At the moment, measures are being taken to bring them out. The condition of men and women is satisfactory, the statement said.

In the evening of September 29, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported the disappearance of a group of four people (three men and one woman), who went on September 28 along the speleological route “Pigeon Cave” – “Red Cave” in the Simferopol district of Crimea. At midnight, the tourists did not contact, after which rescuers began searching.

Two groups of rescuers were sent to the caves. The group, moving from the Red Cave, reached the "Two Batteries" hall, but could not continue moving due to the collapse. The second group continued the search from the Pigeon Cave.

In total, 41 people and 15 units of equipment were involved in the rescue operation from the RSES, 15 people and four units of equipment from the EMERCOM of Russia.

Separately, the Ministry of Emergency Situations clarified that tourists were blocked in the caves for siphons due to the rise in the water level.