An injured man was rescued from a cave in south Wales after being trapped for more than two days at least 300 metres from the surface. The man was brought out of Ogof Ffynnon Ddu in the Brecon Beacons at around 7.45pm on Monday following a 54-hour ordeal. Speaking on BBC Breakfast, rescuer Steve Thomas said cavers were very aware of the environment they explored. 'It’s not a reckless thing we do,' he said. 'It’s no more dangerous than anything else. I think it’s more dangerous sitting on the sofa watching the TV.'

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