Record-breaking deep cave diver presumed dead

Renowned Chinese diver Han Ting, who holds the cave diving record in Asia, said that a dive can only be declared successful after the diver reaches the surface safely. His latest attempt was unsuccessful.

He lost contact with the support team during a training session at an underwater cave in Jiudun village, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, around 8 pm on Saturday, according to Flag Blue Diving Club.

The club founded by Han said in a statement around noon on Wednesday that the search and rescue mission has been very difficult as the cave is too deep. And no significant progress has been made.