New York Forest Rangers Rescue Brooklyn Man Trapped in Cave
A Brooklyn man was successfully rescued from a narrow cave passage in Canaan, New York, after being trapped for several hours. The incident occurred in Merlin’s Cave, where the man slipped and became wedged in a section known as the 'Bear Trap.' Forest Ranger Lt. John Gullen and his team, along with the National Cave Rescue Commission, worked for six hours to free the man, who was pinned by his rib cage and pelvis. The rescue operation involved using a hammer drill to carefully remove a section of rock that was preventing the man's movement. Despite the challenging conditions, including cold temperatures and high humidity, the man remained calm and was eventually freed without serious injury. 
