A man has been rescued from a cave after spending more than two days trapped inside after injuring himself.
The man, who has been described as an experienced caver, was brought out of Ogof Ffynnon Ddu in the Brecon Beacons at around 7.45pm on Monday following a 54-hour ordeal.
He was clapped and cheered by rescuers after being lifted to the surface, before being helped into a cave rescue Land Rover ready to be transported down to a waiting ambulance.
The man had been trapped since Saturday at around 1pm after suffering a fall.
His injuries are said to be non-life-threatening, but are believed to include a broken jaw, leg, and spinal injuries.
More than 240 people have been involved in the operation, and at least eight cave rescue teams from around the UK.
Peter Francis, a SMWCRT spokesperson, said the rescue is the longest in South Wales caving history.
The 74-year-old said: “This is the longest rescue we’ve ever done but we’re very pleased with the progress being made.
“The caver was very unlucky here. He’s an experienced caver, a fit caver. And it was a matter of putting his foot in the wrong place.
“He wasn’t in a dangerous part of the cave, it’s just something moved from under him.”
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