Forest ranger details dramatic cave rescue of man stuck in crevice
Summary
A man from Brooklyn was stuck inside a narrow opening (crevice) in Merlin's Cave, New York, for six hours. Forest rangers used special tools to free him, and he was able to walk out of the cave after being warmed up.Key Facts
- The man got stuck about 400 feet inside Merlin's Cave on May 17.
- He was trapped in a crevice shaped closely to his body.
- Three friends were with him and tried to help but became dangerously cold (hypothermic).
- The cave was about 50°F with high humidity, which can cause body temperature to drop quickly.
- Forest Ranger Lt. John Gullen led the rescue using a rock drill to carefully remove rock near the man’s head and back.
- The man stayed positive during the rescue, giving thumbs up and sharing jokes.
- After freeing him, rescuers warmed him up, and he was able to walk out on his own.
- The rescue was described as a memorable and rewarding experience by the ranger.
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