Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 5, 2026 —

Brooklyn Man Rescued After Six Hours Trapped in Columbia County Cave

A man from Brooklyn identified as Aidan Kaminer became trapped for approximately six hours within Merlin’s Cave in Columbia County, New York, during a caving excursion in May. The incident occurred when Kaminer found himself stuck in a narrow crevice inside the cave. Rescuers were mobilized to the scene and worked to free Kaminer from his confined position.

The rescue operation involved carefully removing rock from around Kaminer’s location to allow for his extrication. The process was described as requiring careful work due to the awkward and confined nature of the space. Ultimately, rescuers were successful in freeing Kaminer. He was reportedly not injured as a result of the ordeal.

Merlin’s Cave is a location within Columbia County where caving activities take place. The six-hour duration of the entrapment highlights the challenges and potential risks associated with exploring such natural formations. The successful rescue concluded without any reported injuries to Kaminer.

Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Boulandier on wsvn.com, see more information here.

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