Rescue services in the Normandy town of Fécamp have found two women and a man who went missing in an extensive system of underground passages near the Saint-Étienne church. The three adventurers entered the galleries, which are closed to the public, during the night from Thursday to Friday. A large-scale rescue operation, involving significant forces, concluded with full success on Friday evening, and the health condition of those found was described as good.

Successful Conclusion of Rescue Operation

All three people were found alive and well on Friday evening after hours of searching in Fécamp.

Illegal Entry into Underground Passages

The group entered the galleries at 2:00 a.m., using an access point closed to the public.

Complex System of Corridors

The underground passages near the Saint-Étienne church are known as extensive and difficult labyrinths to search.

In the town of Fécamp, located in the Seine-Maritime department, a dramatic rescue operation took place, capturing the attention of French media. Three people – two men and one woman – entered the underground workings around 2:00 a.m., the exploration of which is strictly forbidden. As the missing persons did not return home, the fire brigade was notified of the incident early Friday afternoon, triggering an immediate search procedure.

The situation was particularly dangerous due to the characteristics of the location. The local underground passages near the Saint-Étienne church are described by the prefecture as extensive and extremely complex. Specialist equipment was used in the search operation to locate the intruders in the labyrinth of corridors. The French coast of Normandy abounds in numerous caves and artificial galleries, often dating from the period of limestone exploitation or defensive structures from World War II, which pose a challenge for rescue services. After several hours of intensive efforts, around 6:00 p.m., optimistic news arrived about the entire group being found. 3 — people were found safe and sound in the underground passages

An official statement issued by the authorities confirmed that the medical examination conducted on-site proved reassuring and no serious injuries were found among the victims. This incident became an occasion for local authorities to issue another warning against unauthorized entry into dangerous and closed underground facilities, which each time carries the risk of loss of life and the engagement of costly rescue resources. The operation has been concluded, and the entrances to the galleries have been secured again.

„Their medical examination proved reassuring.” — Prefecture of Seine-Maritime Statement