Last evening, the President met with participants of the international expedition “Vrelo 2026” and members of the “Vrelo” Cave Diving Club. They briefed her on the progress of the expedition and the historic achievement by which the Vrelo Cave in the Matka Canyon, with an explored depth of 338 meters, has become the deepest underwater cave in the world explored by humans.
She congratulated them on this extraordinary feat, noting that Vrelo is a natural phenomenon that ignites a spirit of exploration and curiosity to uncover the secrets of nature.
In her view, this world record is not only a testament to the knowledge, courage and perseverance of the cave divers, but also a genuine opportunity to promote Macedonian cultural heritage internationally as something truly exceptional.
The cave divers shared with the President the challenges they faced during their dive, as well as the unique discoveries regarding the underwater world of Vrelo, such as its crystal-clear water and the moderate temperature of around fifteen degrees Celsius, along with the two newly discovered channels and over 150 meters of newly found, large passages.
According to the participants in this unique undertaking, Vrelo is a magnificent and mysterious natural phenomenon with a magical allure, one of the most fascinating underwater caves they have encountered to date.
They expressed their gratitude for the acceptance of general patronage, highlighting its importance to the successful execution of the expedition.
The President wished them success in their future endeavors and expressed her conviction that their achievement serves as an inspiration to many other cave divers.
