The Brief
- St. Paul firefighters carried out a rescue operation after two young men entered a restricted cave area at Crosby Farm Regional Park.
- One was injured after falling about 25 feet, and the St. Paul Fire Department rescued them both.
- The injured man was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive with minor injuries.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Two young men were rescued after entering a restricted cave area in Crosby Farm Regional Park, with one of them being injured after falling about 25 feet.
Authorities are reminding the public that sealed caves are restricted for safety reasons, and unauthorized entry presents significant risks to community members and first responders.
St. Paul cave rescue
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The Saint Paul Fire Department carried out a technical rescue operation around 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, after two young men entered a cave system through a breach in a concrete barrier. …