Cave rescue

Instead, this is usually undertaken by other experienced cavers who undergo regular training through their organizations and are called up at need.

[2] Cave rescues are slow, deliberate operations that require both a high level of organized teamwork and good communication.

A network of international cave rescue units is organised under the banner of the Union Internationale de Spéléologie (UIS).

Like all UK cave rescue groups, it is composed of volunteer cavers and funded entirely by donations.

[3] In the UK, regional groups have 'callout lists' containing the details of over 1,000 cavers around the country who can be contacted in case of an emergency.