International Cave rescue in Turkey started 2nd Sept '23

[me]

This has just started. Looks like it is going to be a VERY difficult rescue.

https://www.caverescue.hu/index.php...-1000-meter-mely-barlangban-segitunk&catid=10

 

[PeteA]

Moderator - can you please limit or stop comments please. This is a sensitive rescue and we wish to reduce media discussion.

Pete A

 

[Pegasus]

This is all over facebook with requests for funding, I have therefore unlocked the thread.

Donate to Morca Rescue Fundraiser for Mark Dickey, organized by On Behalf of Rescue Teams

(See bottom of post for donating directly to a rescue group) A 40-… On Behalf of Rescue Teams needs your support for Morca Rescue Fundraiser for Mark Dickey

www.gofundme.com

 

[KristianBrook]

Latest update from the Hungarian cave rescue. Donation details on link if people don't feel comfortable with go fund me.

Rescue in a 1000 meters deep cave in Turkey

Magyar Barlangi Mentőszolgálat: barlangokban, nehezen megközelíthető helyen bajba jutott, megsérült személyek mentése. Barlangi mentés, hegyi mentés, alpin ment

www.caverescue.hu

 

[Edwardov]

Latest update from the Hungarian cave rescue. Donation details on link if people don't feel comfortable with go fund me.

Rescue in a 1000 meters deep cave in Turkey

Magyar Barlangi Mentőszolgálat: barlangokban, nehezen megközelíthető helyen bajba jutott, megsérült személyek mentése. Barlangi mentés, hegyi mentés, alpin ment

www.caverescue.hu

The GoFundMe page linked above now includes a list of bank details for all teams currently involved at the bottom of the text description.

 

[PeteA]

Please check with the ECRA page for rescue details at https://caverescue.eu/

There is a build up of teams from around Europe on this rescue.

 

[PeteA]

A bulletin has been issued by the ECRA:

Cave rescue in the Morca cave system in Turkey - ECRA - European Cave Rescue Associaton

On Saturday, the 2nd of September ECRA got a call, that a member of an expedition, which is actually exploring the Morca cave system in Turkey fell ill in the

caverescue.eu

 

[Long Drop]

An ailing American explorer trapped 3,000 feet deep in Turkish cave awaits difficult rescue

Rescuers from across Europe rushed to a cave in Turkey to save an American researcher who became trapped around 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) below the cave's entrance after suffering stomach bleeding.

apnews.com

 

[Ane]

The Speleogical Federation of Turkey seems to be providing updates on their twitter (X, whatever) account with pretty regular intervals:

https://twitter.com/tumaf1

Some only in Turkish, but the translate function works fine, and their website usually has dual language statements:

Mağara Kurtarma Komisyonu (MKK): Morca Düdeni'nde Kurtarma Operasyonu / Cave Rescue Commission of Turkey (CFCT) : Rescue Operations in the Morca Cave - Mağaracılık Federasyonu

Güncelleme / Update : (12.09.2023 – 01:50) TR | Helikopter Mark’ı hastaneye sevk etmek üzere 01:50’de havalandı. EN | The helicopter took off at 1:50 local time to transport Mark to the hospital. Güncelleme / Update : (12.09.2023 – 00:37) … Devamı

tumaf.org

 

[Long Drop]

Mark Dickey: Huge rescue mission for US man deep in Turkey cave

Mark Dickey has been stuck in the Morca Cave since Saturday after suffering gastrointestinal bleeding.

www.bbc.co.uk

Eventually even the BBC catches up with the news.

 

[Long Drop]

Törökországban 1000 méter mély barlangban segítünk

Magyar Barlangi Mentőszolgálat: barlangokban, nehezen megközelíthető helyen bajba jutott, megsérült személyek mentése. Barlangi mentés, hegyi mentés, alpin ment

www.caverescue.hu

Ascended to -720m. Sounds promising at the moment.

 

[PeteA]

Latest update just uploaded at 10:00

 

[alanw]

Link in English: https://www.caverescue.hu/index.php...y-barlangban-segitunk-en?catid=10&Itemid=1545

Also

Sunday, 10th September 2023, 11:00h CEST - ECRA - European Cave Rescue Associaton

The rescue evacuation route from -700 m to -500 is prepared. Some narrow passages were enlarged earlier.

caverescue.eu

 

[alanw]

Sunday, 10th September 2023, 20:30h CEST - ECRA - European Cave Rescue Associaton

The stretchered patient arrived at the -500 m bivouac at 19:00h CEST. The medical status of the casualty is stable. The next planned stop is at -300 m.

caverescue.eu

 

[me]

They have reached -300
https://www.caverescue.hu/index.php...y-barlangban-segitunk-en?catid=10&Itemid=1545

 

[Rob]

Great news. Really impressive progress!

 

[langcliffe]

-150m at 15:30.

 

[Ouan]

Out at 00:37 local time

Mark Dickey: US explorer freed from one of Turkey's deepest caves

Mark Dickey is brought out after getting trapped in the Morca Cave for more than a week when he fell ill.

www.bbc.com

 

[Speleofish]

Sounds a very impressive achievement!

 

[alanw]

Final report, with lots of photos: https://caverescue.eu/news/tuesday-12th-september-2023-0907-cest/

And a reminder of one of the options for donating: https://www.gofundme.com/f/39f9kd