Mark Dickey, an American cave specialist, fell ill several days ago and has been unable to climb out on his own. Medical teams say his condition is improving.
Tag: Rescues
Rain and Flooding in Greece Traps Residents and Submerges Villages
Greek military forces were called in to assist the rescue efforts. At least six people in Greece and at least nine in neighboring Turkey have died this week amid torrential rains and flooding.
Perilous, Icy Mission Rescues Sick Worker in Antarctica
It took an icebreaker ship and two long-range helicopters to evacuate the staff member from an Australian research base to advanced medical care.
How the Pakistan Cable Car Passengers Were All Rescued Safely
Eight people, including seven students heading to a nearby school, were saved after being stranded for hours hundreds of feet above a valley in a remote, mountainous region of Pakistan.
4 Australians Are Rescued After 36 Hours on Surfboards at Sea
The Australians and two members of their boat’s Indonesian crew were found after an extensive search off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. A third crew member is still missing.
Climber Defends Finishing K2 Climb After Finding Dying Sherpa
One of the climbers, Kristin Harila, said she continued her summit of the mountain after finding a porter who fell from a cliff and later died.
11 Killed in Vacation Home Fire in France
The victims were on an organized trip for people with mental disabilities in Wintzenheim, near the borders of Germany and Switzerland.
Ukraine Says Russian Missiles Struck Town of Pokrovsk, Killing 5
The strikes hit the center of the small city in eastern Ukraine twice within 40 minutes, officials said. At least 31 people were injured.
Missing Sailor Donald Lawson’s Boat Is Found Off the Mexican Coast
Donald Lawson, 41, of Baltimore was training for a solo sailing trip around the world when he left Acapulco on July 5. His capsized boat, the Defiant, was found in the Pacific on July 24.
Fire Aboard Cargo Ship off Dutch Coast Is Still Raging
The vessel, which has about 3,000 vehicles on board, has been burning since Tuesday. One crew member died.