December 8 at 10 a.m.
Guangnan County, Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan Province.
A villager's cattle accidentally fell into a 15-meter-deep cave.
After receiving the alarm.
Quang Nam County Fire and Rescue Brigade.
Immediately dispatch 2 vehicles and 10 people to dispose of it.
The road in the mountains where the incident occurred was rough.
The trail is extremely steep.
The mountains are distributed in a stepped pattern.
The trees are luxuriant, and the vines are overgrown.
Vehicles carrying rescue equipment are difficult to navigate.
Looking at the anxiously waiting villagers.
Fire and rescue personnel decided to bring mountain rescue equipment.
Walk to the cave.
Villagers told rescuers.
At the time of grazing. Two of their own ploughing cows are grazing.
There is a fight for "territory" between them.
During the chase, a ploughing ox accidentally fell into a cave.
After the villagers found out.
Tried many times to get the cow out of the cave.
However, due to the lack of professional rescue equipment and technology.
You can only ask the fire department for help.
Fire and rescue personnel arrived at the scene and found out.
The opening is irregular in shape.
Length 32 meters, 2 meters wide.
And it is surrounded by shrubs.
It is a typical karst cave.
According to the situation on site.
Rescuers first put a 20-meter radius around the entrance to the cave.
Divide the warning area, personnel assembly area, and equipment placement area.
A lifeline is set up about 5 meters from the entrance of the cave.
A 4-in-1 gas detector was then used.
Inspect the inside of the cave.
No toxic and harmful gases were found.
By the rockfall method.
The depth of the cave was estimated to be about 15 meters.
This is followed by the use of sturdy pine wood.
A lifting system is erected above the opening.
And make an anchor system to fix it.
by two experienced rescuers.
Access to the cave by rope technique.
Verify cattle injuries and working conditions.
Rescue tools are used to "pack" the cattle and fix them.
The rest of the staff quickly made the multiplier system.
Ready for lifting.
With the efforts of rescue personnel at the scene.
The ploughing oxen were pulled near the entrance of the cave.
But due to the narrowness of the hole.
The bull's head is stuck in a rock.
Plus a long lift.
Causes the cow to suddenly become irritable.
Unable to ascend smoothly.
Rescuers immediately adjusted their disposal plan.
After two and a half hours of intense rescue.
With the assistance of the crowd at the scene.
Successfully rescued the ploughing cattle.
and move to a safe area.
The mountain situation in the karst area is complex.
There are many types of potential dangers.
Be vigilant and pay attention to safety when grazing or working.
Do "see six ways, ears listen to all directions".
Especially when encountering complex terrain.
Be sure to walk carefully and watch your step.
Avoid accidents.
In case of special circumstances.
Please call 119 for help**.
Contributed by Yunnan Provincial Fire and Rescue Corps.