A high school student who is missing after a cave flood

A secondary school student was rescued on Tuesday, May 9 in New Zealand, after being swept away by a flood from a cave where he was on a school trip.

Police and search and rescue teams have been flown to Abbey Caves, North Auckland (North), where a group of high school students found themselves on an outdoor picnic. “difficulty”said the police. District Commander Tony Hale said some members of the group had been rescued but not one student had been found. According to local media, a group of students from Whangarei Boys’ High School informed parents that the school would close early on Tuesday.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued in this area, which was subjected to several days of heavy rain, according to the local civil protection authorities. Abbey Caves is located about five kilometers from Whangarei and includes three caves.prone to floodsaccording to the city council’s website.