Ropes recuse operations are common in confined spaces such as caves, mines and tunnels. Two of the most famous rescue missions in recent history are outlines below:
Tham Luang Cave Rescue, Thailand (2018): In June and July 2018, a youth football team and their coach were trapped in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave for 18 days. The rescue operation involved over 10,000 people, including more than 100 divers, and faced challenges such as flooding, mudslides, and tight, winding passages. The successful rescue of all 13 individuals was hailed as a miracle and a testament to human resilience and determination.
Chilean Miners Rescue (2010): When a cave-in trapped 33 miners 700 meters underground in the San José mine in Chile, a complex rescue operation was launched. The miners spent 69 days underground while rescuers drilled a borehole to their location. Each miner was then raised to the surface one by one in a specially designed capsule, marking a triumph of engineering and teamwork.