Forest ranger details dramatic cave rescue of man stuck in crevice
A man was rescued from a crevice in Merlin's Cave in New York after being stuck for six hours. Forest Ranger Lt. John Gullen detailed the rescue, noting that the man was immobilized and hypothermic when help arrived. Despite the challenging situation, the man maintained a positive attitude throughout the ordeal.
- ▪The rescue took place on May 17 when the man slipped into a crevice 400 feet from the cave entrance.
- ▪Three of the man's friends attempted to help him but also became hypothermic due to the cave's cold and humid conditions.
- ▪Rescuers used a rock drill to carefully remove surrounding stone until the man was able to free himself.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 11:35:32 -0400 |
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNewsForest ranger details dramatic cave rescue of man stuck in crevice1:35Rescuer speaks out after hiker pinned 6 hours in caveNew York State Department of Environmental ConservationByGMA TeamMay 25, 2026, 11:34 AMForest rangers in New York rescued a man last week who had been stuck in a crevice in a cave for six hours, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.The unidentified Brooklyn man was hiking with friends at Merlin's Cave in the town of Canaan on May 17 when he became stuck in the crevice, the department wrote in the caption of a Facebook post…
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