 DNR image CORYDON -- Rescuers have located all seven of a group of overdue cavers in southern Indiana. Two of the seven were just escorted from the cave and treated for hypothermia and exposure, according to Indiana Conservation officer Jim Hash early this morning.
The remaining five were reportedly being assisted from the cave by additional rescue personnel, and are still several hours from the cave entrance in Binkley’s Cave near Corydon. The group of seven experienced cavers were conducting a survey of the cave and failed to exit the cave early Sunday morning as expected, according to the report. "The group was expected to exit after a 15 hour trip. High water levels in the cave have hampered search efforts in the area of the cave where the group was to be surveying," Hash said. Assisting agencies include Harrison County Emergency Management, Harrison County EMS, Harrison Township Fire Department, and American Red Cross. National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC) trained personnel, National Speleological Society, (NSS), and other volunteer cavers and grotto members are participating in the recovery effort. Comments are closed.
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