Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old cave rescuer and researcher, became stuck in the Morca Sinkhole after he was struck with gastrointestinal bleeding at a depth of 3,674 feet underground. Days later, a massive effort to rescue the trapped researcher began as over 150 rescuers from at least six countries made camp outside the sinkhole in southern Turkey. ‘I want to thank everyone that’s down here and the response from the caving community,’ Dickey said in a video message shared by the Turkish communication directorate. This operation will last at least three or four days.’Dickey also thanked the rescue team, which was coordinated by the European Cave Rescue Association (ECRA). ‘We take care of our own, and it’s really special to be taken care of,’ Dickey said.

Source: Metro September 09, 2023 01:18 UTC