Stranded American caver arrives at base camp 2,300 feet below ground, Turkish officials say
Posted on AllSides September 10th, 2023
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The American caver stranded below ground in Turkey arrived at a base camp some 2,300 feet below ground early on Sunday morning, Turkish and European caving officials said. Mark Dickey, 40, has been trapped underground since Aug. 31, when he fell ill more than 3,400 feet below the surface. His evacuation is being monitored by health officials. He arrived at about 3:24 a.m. local time at the base camp 700 meters, or about 2,300 feet, below ground, officials said. “At this stage, he will set out again after resting and...