Mexico, UK in diplomatic row over 6 trapped cavers

Acting British ambassador Vijay Rangarajan said two rescue divers used scuba gear to bring the trapped caver out. The divers hope to take the rest of the group out by evening. He identified the rescued caver as Chris Mitchell. Mexican emergency workers said they would give the cavers a swift medical examination, before transferring them to a military hospital near the city of Puebla.

There are 13 expedition members in all, most from the British military8217;s Combined Services Caving Association. The six-member group were trapped by rising waters a week ago.

Mexico8217;s President Vicente Fox has asked for a 8220;swift explanation8221; of why the foreign soldiers were training in the cave complex, one of the most extensive in the world. The country does not allow foreign military exercises on its soil. 8212; Reuters