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The Rescue 54 Hours Under the Ground

After a freak accident, experienced caver George Linnane was left with multiple life-threatening injuries within Britain’s deepest cave system. This drama documentary set in the Brecon Beacons tells the story of his remarkable 54-hour-long rescue. With George’s life hanging in the balance, a team of over 300 individuals came to the rescue, from Wales and across the UK, to try and save his life and bring him safely to the surface.

English
  • Originally Aired July 18, 2022
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network UK BBC One
  • Created July 19, 2022 by
    richdruitt
  • Modified November 5, 2022 by
    philh001