Technical Cave Rescue Brings Multi-Agency Response in Canaan
CANAAN, NY - The Canaan Protective Fire Company responded to a confined space rescue at Merlin’s Cave in Canaan, where a male patient became trapped during a guided cave tour on May 17th.
Canaan Fire established command on arrival and was quickly supported by automatic mutual aid from Red Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Chatham Rescue Squad, along with multiple regional and state agencies.
Due to the technical nature of the incident, additional resources were requested, including cave rescue specialists, rope and technical rescue teams, EMS units, and state fire protection personnel to assist with equipment deployment and operations.
The Albany-Schoharie Cave Rescue Team successfully removed the patient after coordinated rescue efforts involving all responding agencies. The patient was evaluated on scene and released.
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