A Russian woman, Nina Kutina, and her two daughters were found living in a remote Indian cave for years after her visa expired, defending her off-grid lifestyle as happy and connected to nature. Authorities are working to repatriate them to Russia, citing security concerns and illegal stay.
Spanish athlete Beatriz Flamini emerged from a 500-day challenge living in a cave outside Granada, breaking a world record for the longest time spent in a cave in an experiment monitored by scientists studying the human mind and circadian rhythms. Flamini spent her time underground doing exercises, painting, drawing, and knitting wooly hats. She took two GoPro cameras to document her time, and got through 60 books and 220 gallons of water, according to her support team. Flamini was monitored by a group of psychologists, researchers, cave specialists, and physical trainers looking for insight into how social isolation and disorientation can affect time, brain patterns, and sleep.
Spanish extreme athlete Beatriz Flamini emerged from a 500-day challenge living in a cave outside Granada, breaking a world record for the longest time spent in a cave in an experiment monitored by scientists studying the human mind and circadian rhythms. She spent her time underground doing exercises, painting, drawing, and knitting woolly hats. Flamini was monitored by a group of psychologists, researchers, cave specialists, and physical trainers looking for insight into how social isolation and disorientation can affect time, brain patterns, and sleep.
Spanish extreme athlete, Beatriz Flamini, has emerged from a cave after spending 500 days living 70 meters deep with no contact with the outside world. Flamini, an elite sportswoman and mountaineer, broke a world record for the longest time spent in a cave in an experiment closely monitored by scientists seeking to learn more about the capacities of the human mind and circadian rhythms. She spent her time underground doing exercises, painting, drawing, and knitting woolly hats. Flamini said she was now looking forward to a shower and sharing a plate of fried eggs and chips with friends.