Tuesday, July 17, 2001

Kentucky Boy In Cave Rescued

A teenager trapped overnight in an isolated cave was rescued Monday and airlifted to a hospital. The 15-year-old boy fell from a ledge into a 25-foot chasm and was unable to climb out because of his injuries, said Cave City fire Chief Kenneth Moulder. The boy, identified as Tyler Branstetter, was pulled from the cave about 9:15 a.m. The boy suffered a possible broken arm and leg, and also received cuts and bruises.

Tuesday, July 17, 2001

Kentucky Boy In Cave Rescued

A teenager trapped overnight in an isolated cave was rescued Monday and airlifted to a hospital. The 15-year-old boy fell from a ledge into a 25-foot chasm and was unable to climb out because of his injuries, said Cave City fire Chief Kenneth Moulder. The boy, identified as Tyler Branstetter, was pulled from the cave about 9:15 a.m. The boy suffered a possible broken arm and leg, and also received cuts and bruises.