British explorers rescued from cave

Friday, March 26, 2004

CUETZALAN DEL PROGRESO, Mexico -- Rescuers on Thursday pulled all six members of a British exploring team from the cave where they became trapped two weeks ago by rising water. The cavers appeared tired, but looked far from haggard. They asked journalists and rescue workers if anybody had brought beer and said they were looking forward to seeing their loved ones.

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