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world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"5 Rescued from Flooded Slovenian Cave by Divers"

Five people, including two guides and three tourists, were successfully rescued from the Križna Jama cave in Slovenia after being trapped for two days due to high water levels. The European Cave Rescue Association praised the operation as excellent and stated that the group was in good physical and mental condition. The cave, a popular tourist destination, had experienced high water levels that initially blocked safe passages, but decreased water levels allowed rescuers to navigate a boat and successfully retrieve the trapped individuals.

via CNN|

#cave-rescue #european-cave-rescue-association #krizna-jama

emergency-rescue2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rescue Mission Launched for 5 Trapped in Slovenian Cave"

Five people, including a 22-year-old man, his parents, and two guides, became trapped in Slovenia's Krizna Jama cave due to rising water levels caused by heavy rains. Rescue efforts are underway, with divers locating the group and providing them with food, water, and warm clothes. The trapped individuals are in good condition, and rescuers are optimistic about getting them out on Monday despite contending with low visibility and near-freezing water temperatures inside the cave.

via ABC News|

#cave-rescue #emergency-rescue #flooding

human-interest2 years ago•2 min saved

Survivor's Tale: American Caver's Harrowing Rescue from Turkish Cave

American cave explorer Mark Dickey, who was rescued from a Turkish cave after being trapped for over a week, revealed that he feared he wouldn't make it out alive. Dickey suffered from gastrointestinal bleeding and was unable to exit the cave on his own. His fiancée, Jessica Van Ord, aided in his rescue by climbing nearly 3,300 feet to retrieve necessary fluids. The operation involved over 150 rescuers and was described as one of the largest and most complex cave rescues in the world. Dickey is now recovering in a hospital and feeling much better.

via NBC News|

#american #cave-rescue #human-interest

rescue-operations2 years ago•1 min saved

American Man Rescued from Turkish Cave After 12-Day Ordeal

An American caver, Mark Dickey, has been rescued by emergency workers in southern Turkey after being trapped for several days in a cave. The rescue operation involved at least 200 aid workers from different countries, including the United States, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Turkey. Dickey had been suffering from suspected gastrointestinal bleeding while inside the 1,276-meter-deep Morca Sinkhole. The rescue teams successfully retrieved him from the cave, and he is now being transported to a hospital for further treatment.

via CNN|

#american-caver #cave-rescue #emergency-workers

world2 years ago•3 min saved

"US Explorer Rescued from Turkey's Deep Cave After Days of Trapped"

Mark Dickey, a US citizen and experienced caver, has been successfully rescued after being trapped in Turkey's Morca Cave for over a week due to stomach problems. The complex underground rescue operation involved over 150 people and was one of the largest ever mounted. Dickey's condition worsened during his ordeal, but he was given a blood transfusion and slowly carried out of the cave on a stretcher. His parents expressed their gratitude to the international caving community for their support. Dickey credited the quick response of the Turkish government for saving his life.

via BBC|

#cave-rescue #mark-dickey #morca-cave

rescue-operation2 years ago•1 min saved

"American's Remarkable 700-Meter Feat Amid Ongoing Turkey Cave Rescue"

Rescue teams in Turkey successfully brought an American researcher, Mark Dickey, up from a depth of 1,040 meters to the 700-meter mark in the Morca cave, where he will rest before continuing the journey to the surface. Dickey fell ill due to stomach bleeding while on an expedition in one of the world's deepest caves. The rescue operation involves personnel from eight countries and is expected to take up to 10 days.

via WOODTV.com|

#american-researcher #cave-rescue #morca-cave

international2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Researcher Trapped in Turkish Cave Sparks International Rescue Operation"

A rescue operation is underway to extract an American researcher, Mark Dickey, who fell ill while 3,000 feet deep inside a cave in Turkey. Dickey began vomiting due to stomach bleeding and was unable to leave on his own. International help was sought, and 190 people from 8 countries, including doctors and paramedics, have come to assist. Dickey's health has improved, and he is now able to walk on his own. However, if his condition worsens, the rescue teams may need to bring him up on a stretcher, which could take up to 10 days.

via The Hill|

#american-researcher #cave-rescue #international

international2 years ago•2 min saved

Turkish Officials Initiate Rescue of Trapped US Researcher in 3,000-Foot Cave

Turkish officials have launched a rescue operation to retrieve a US researcher, Mark Dickey, who fell ill and became trapped 3,000 feet inside the Morca cave in southern Turkey. Dickey, suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding, has been unable to leave the cave since Thursday. More than 150 Turkish and international cave rescue experts, including teams from Italy, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Poland, are involved in the effort. The rescue operation, which includes widening the cave's narrow passages, could take up to ten days to complete.

via Fox News|

#cave-rescue #international #mark-dickey

international2 years ago•2 min saved

American Man Trapped in Turkish Cave Sparks Urgent Rescue Mission

Rescuers are working to save an American man, Mark Dickey, who fell ill while exploring the third-deepest cave in Turkey. Dickey is currently at a depth of 1,120 meters and is being observed at the cave base camp. The rescue operation, involving 150 rescuers from various countries, is expected to take days due to the cave's narrow passages. Dickey's condition is stable, and he is able to walk on his own. The European Cave Rescue Association describes the mission as "very rare" and "extremely difficult."

via CNN|

#american-man #cave-rescue #international

rescue-operations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Desperate Race to Rescue American Scientist Trapped in Turkey's Deep Cave"

More than 150 rescuers are working to save an American man, Mark Dickey, who is stranded deep inside Morca Cave in Turkey after falling ill with gastrointestinal bleeding. Dickey's condition is stabilizing, but he requires a stretcher to be removed from the cave. The rescue operation is one of the largest cave rescues in the world, involving the Turkish Caving Federation and Turkey's government. Dickey, an experienced caver, intends to climb out of the cave himself, but the process is challenging and may take up to a week. Multiple rescue teams are on-site, and Dickey's fiancée will exit the cave ahead of his rescue.

via NBC News|

#american-man #cave-rescue #gastrointestinal-bleeding