Caver Falls 20 Feet, Lands On His Head

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UNDATED, Tenn. - What started out as some late night fun nearly ended in tragedy for three amateur cavers.

Investigators said just after 10 p.m. Monday three men were in Parachute Cave just off Highway 70, when one of them fell nearly 20 feet landing on his head.

The fire department's high-rise rescue team responded and put their training to the test to squeeze in and pull the injured climber to safety.

Crews used a back-brace and basket to lift the injured caver out and bring him back down the hill to a waiting ambulance. He was taken to Vanderbilt in critical condition.

Officials said it doesn't appear the men were using the proper equipment.

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