two dogs stranded for seven days, thirty meters underground, finally rescued

Two hunting dogs stuck for seven days, 30 meters underground, were saved by amateur cavers and firefighters from Sdis 34, in Roqueronde in Hérault.

Last Sunday, November 24, a sad event took place during the hunt in Roqueredonde. As soon as the incident was announced by the hunting company La Diane, a team of interclub volunteer speleologists from Hérault, members of the department's French caving rescue, helped by speleologists from Millau, worked together to rescue the long-winded.

Extreme rescue

“These caving enthusiasts put their expertise and courage at the service of this delicate mission. Throughout the week that followed, they went to the site, braving difficult conditions and implementing technical means to try to free the two dogs. Their efforts were supported by their determination to get the animals out of this cavity alive, despite its narrowness. details the Roqueredonde hunting team.

A week of mobilization

Thanks to their perseverance, the two dogs were finally rescued safe and sound, a happy outcome after a week of mobilization. “We would like to express our deep gratitude to these volunteers, without whom this rescue would not have been possible. We also thank all the actors who participated in this operation”concludes the Roqueredonde hunting team.