Mark Dickey became sick deep underground more than a week ago. His safe extraction brought together cavers from around the world.
Tag: Rescues
Desperation Mounts as Aid Trickles In to Quake-Hit Areas of Morocco
The government defended its response to the earthquake as robust, but some residents desperate for basic supplies say they feel abandoned.
In Quake-Battered Mountains, Many Moroccans Must Fend for Themselves
In a critical period for search-and-rescue teams, the Moroccan government has given few updates about its response and the scope of the destruction.
Photos: Scenes From Morocco’s Deadly Magnitude-6.8 Earthquake
The quake centered about 50 miles from Marrakesh turned homes into rubble and left survivors terrified.
Teams in Turkey Try to Rescue Sick American From Underground Cave
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.
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.