Cave rescue is one of the most specialised types of wilderness rescue program out there. It involves elements from confined space rescue, firefighting, mountaineering, and rope rescue, but also has some special techniques of its own which can be quite demanding and difficult to learn. Since cave accidents don’t happen too much and rescuing is a special skill, a normal emergency staff is not usually employed when it comes to these types of rescues. Instead, it is usually experienced cavers themselves who go through rigorous training with their organisations and answer the call whenever required. These rescue missions are deliberate, … Continue reading Caving Safety & Cave Rescue