Water Traps 3 Polish Researchers in Austrian Cave

Water Traps 3 Polish Researchers in Austrian Cave
A map shows the location of the Lamprechtsofen cave near the village of St. Martin bei Lofer, in Austria, on Feb. 18, 2022. Google Maps
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BERLIN—Rescuers in Austria on Friday tried to reach three Polish researchers who got trapped when water from melted ice or snow entered the cave where they were working, authorities said.

Officials in Salzburg said a rescue operation was launched late Thursday in the Lamprechtsofen cave near the village of St. Martin bei Lofer.