Newly discovered cave straddles border with Italy

Sežana, 4 March - In another proof that nature knows no national boundaries, a cave has recently been discovered in the Sežana area, southwest, straddling the Slovenian-Italian border. An underground river is believed to be close by, and in their bid to explore further, speleologists would like to reach the stream.

Orlek A karst cave is discovered and mapped in the Sežana area. Photo: Ludvik Husu

Orlek
A karst cave is discovered and mapped in the Sežana area.
Photo: Ludvik Husu

Orlek A karst cave is discovered and mapped in the Sežana area. Photo: Ludvik Husu

Orlek
A karst cave is discovered and mapped in the Sežana area.
Photo: Ludvik Husu

Orlek Matej Husu (pictured) discovers an unmapped karst cave. Photo: Ludvik Husu

Orlek
Matej Husu (pictured) discovers an unmapped karst cave.
Photo: Ludvik Husu

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