Brooklyn Man Rescued After Six-Hour Ordeal in Canaan Cave
Man rescued after getting trapped in a crevice in cave
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A man from Brooklyn was rescued after being trapped in a crevice for six hours at Merlins Cave in Canaan, New York. Rescuers, including forest rangers and the Albany-Schoharie Cave Rescue Team, successfully freed him using a rock drill without injury.
- 01The rescue occurred on May 17, with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation responding to the incident.
- 02The man was stuck in a crevice closely fitting his body, making extraction difficult.
- 03Rescue efforts involved around a dozen firefighters and specialized rescuers, including medical personnel.
- 04The cave's temperature was approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit with 100% humidity, contributing to the hypothermia risk.
- 05Rescuers brought snacks, including Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, to comfort the trapped man during the ordeal.
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A man from Brooklyn was rescued after being trapped for six hours in a crevice at Merlins Cave in Canaan, New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation received a call about the incident between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 17. Forest Ranger Lieutenant John Gullen noted that the man was “really jammed in there,” as the crevice was shaped like his body. Rescuers crawled 400 feet to reach him, but his friends, who had attempted to help, were suffering from hypothermia due to the cave's 50-degree temperature and high humidity. After an hour and a half of keeping the man calm and positive, Gullen used a rock drill to clear a path for the man to wriggle free. The rescue team included firefighters, medical doctors, and experienced spelunkers, all of whom had permission to be in the cave. The man was uninjured and shared a high five with Gullen after his rescue.
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The incident highlights the risks associated with cave exploration and the importance of safety measures.
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