Turkish and international cave rescue experts worked Thursday to reach an American researcher who got trapped inside a cave in southern Turkey at a depth of more than 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) after he became ill.
Mark Dickey, 40, was in Morca cave in southern Turkey's Taurus Mountains when he experienced gastrointestinal bleeding, according to the European Cave Rescue Association. He was unable to leave the cave on his own, the association said on its website.
Ogrenecek told The Associated Press later Thursday that Dickey's condition had stabilized and was improving. He said the American was in "good spirits" and doctors would decide if Dickey leaves the cave on a stretcher or under his own power. A team of rescuers from Italy's National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Team will be flying to Turkey on Thursday night. A total of around 50 rescuers will be at the entrance of the cave early Friday ready to participate in the operation directed by Turkish authorities.
The cave has been divided into several sections, with each country's rescue team being responsible for one section.
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