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world2 years ago

"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

Rescue Efforts Intensify for Trapped American Caver in Turkish Cave

American caver Mark Dickey, who fell ill while exploring the Morca cave in southern Turkey, has been brought closer to the surface by rescuers. After being brought to a base camp at 700 meters below ground level to rest, he has now been moved up to 180 meters from the surface. The rescue operation, involving personnel from eight countries, is expected to take up to 10 days depending on Dickey's condition.

via Euronews|
#caver#mark-dickey#morca-cave
rescue-operation2 years ago

"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
rescue-operations2 years ago

"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