Five People Trapped In Slovenia Cave

Five people have been trapped in a cave in southwestern Slovenia afternoon after heavy rainfall raised the water levels, making it impossible for rescuers to take them out safely, report says.

The group, including a family of three and two tourist guides, were reported to be sheltered in a safe place in the 8.2-kilometer-long krizna jama cave, which can only be visited by boat.

However, since the group was located more than two kilometres away from the entrance to the cave, it would take a new team of divers three to four hours to get to them, officials said, adding that the final rescue would depend on when the water levels fall.

Report says it could also take a couple of days.

Križna jama, a chain of underground lakes with emerald green water, is the fourth largest known cave ecosystem in the world in terms of biodiversity.

REUTERS/Christopher Ojilere