1983 Kentucky Rescue

[Tony Anders]

Does anyone on the forum have the rest of this article. I was curious as to where this cave was. I have heard it is one that we visit quiet frequently. Anyhow, I would like to read more about them.

Thanks

8 EXPLORERS ARE FOUND ALIVE IN FLOODED KENTUCKY CAVE

April 26, 1983, Tuesday
AP (NYT); National Desk
Late City Final Edition, Section A, Page 16, Column 1, 581 words

DISPLAYING ABSTRACT - A team of divers tonight reached eight spelunkers trapped since Saturday in a southeastern Kentucky cave by rising water. The explorers are in ''good shape,'' officials said. The amateur explorers, who were trapped when a sudden rainstorm caused a stream to rise and sealed their only escape route, will ...

[L Roebuck]

Tony I haven't got that article. But you can probably contact the newspaper and get a copy from their archives.

[Mike Hood]

It was Precinct 11 Cave in Rockcastle County.

BTW--the cave has a new owner and is closed.

[Tony Anders]

Thanks Mike,

I am glad it wasn't the Sinks of Roundstone cave they we visit frequently.

[Mike Hood]

You have to watch the weather for Sinks too. It's possible to get stranded in parts of it when it floods!