US Explorer Escapes Death In Turkey’s Deepest Caves

Posted by: Kyeyune Andrew Jonathan in world news September 12, 2023

Mark Dickey, a US explorer had been trapped in Turkey’s third deepest cave for over a week. However, in a turn of events, rescuers have revealed that the caver has been pulled up to safety.

Dickey developed stomach problems in the Morca Cave on 2 September and over 150 people were involved in his rescue.

According to organizers, this happened to be one of the largest and most complicated underground rescues. The lowest point of the Morca Cave reaches nearly 1.3km (0.8 miles) below the ground.

The Turkish Caving Federation announced on social media that rescuers pulled Dickey out at 00:37 local time (21:37 GMT). When interviewed, the US explorer revealed how he had lost hope of survival when his condition worsened.

“The only feeling that I think I have is this curve of ‘will I live?’ It literally went through my head, I was like ‘This bell curve’. Like seriously, I’m insane that way,” he told reporters.

He went ahead to describe his infection and how he coughed up blood and lost all hope.

Mr. Dickey’s parents, Debbie and Andy Dickey said the international caving community ensured Mark’s exit of the Morca cave.

It also ensured he received further treatment at a hospital facility. They also added Mark’s rescue was incredibly relieving and brought them incredible joy.

“Mark is strong and we believe in his strength, but fully knew that he was in dire need of tremendous and immediate support,” they said.

Mark’s condition improved after he received a blood transfusion after they strapped him to a stretcher and carried out.

The rescue involved navigating through tight rock tunnels and the use of explosives at the narrowest points.

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