
Quang Tri (VNS/VNA) - A large cave has been discovered in Tria village,Huong Son commune, Huong Hoa district in the central province of Quang Tri,according to Do Van Binh, the director of provincial Department of Culture,Sports and Tourism.
Speaking to Viet Nam News, Binh said he was informed by phone by a local aboutthe cave. However, it was unclear by whom and when it was discovered.
He said the department has contacted Huong Son commune People’s Committee tocollect more information as well as request a report be sent to Huong Hoa districtPeople’s Committee.
The report will serve as a foundation to establish an exploration team andinvite specialists to investigate the newly-found cave once the COVID-19pandemic is controlled.
According to locals, the new cave lies in a rocky mountain in Tria village. Toenter the cave, they have to follow a small stream and climb vertical cliffs ofabout 50m high.
Some images taken inside the cave reveal many large intact stalactites insideand a crystal clear stream in the bottom.
Locals said that few have dared to venture inside as there was so specialisedequipment to ensure safety.
According to Associate Professor Tran Tan Van, director of the VietnamInstitute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources, the discovery of a new cave in QuangTri is not a surprise due to the geological structure of the area.
However, he suggested local authorities should not be too hasty to promote thecave to prevent people from entering while safety has not been guaranteed.
Instead, they should invite scientists to participate in research on the caveto evaluate its value and come up with a specific exploitation direction, headded./.