News reports has it that an injured German caver trapped 1,000m (3,300ft) underground for 12 days has been brought to the surface after a painstaking rescue operation.
The 52 year old an identified as Johann Westhauser, is reportedly conscious but the extent of his head and chest injuries remains unclear.
He was badly hurt in a rockfall on 8 June while exploring Germany's deepest cave, near the Austrian border.
Two doctors accompanied him to the surface and after initial checks he was airlifted to hospital.
It was reported that a medical team and helicopters were waiting as he left the cave at 11:44 local time.
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