Rescuers rested every 90 minutes to check on the condition of Ottavia Piana, 32, who suffered multiple fractures when she fell 13 feet while exploring an uncharted part of the cave on Saturday.

The fall resulted in her sustaining fractures to her ribs, knee and face. According to the BBC, Italy's Alpine and Cave Rescue Corps led the rescue operation, including 150 volunteers. Never miss ...

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Ottavia Piana, 32, was lifted out of the cave in northern Italy in the early hours of the morning, the Alpine rescue service said Wednesday. She had suffered several fractures after falling there ...