Caver Rescued After 75-Hour Ordeal in Northern Italy

Ottavia Piana, a 32-year-old caver, was successfully rescued from the Bueno Fonteno cave in Italy after falling and sustaining serious injuries. The rescue operation spanned 75 hours, involving nearly 160 rescue technicians. Piana fell 5 meters while mapping an uncharted area, suffering multiple fractures. Despite her injuries, the final phase of her extraction proceeded faster than anticipated. This incident marked her second rescue in 17 months from the same cave system, and she expressed her determination not to return after the terrifying experience.