Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue Service

The Cave/Cliff/Technical Unit was requested by Jackson County EMA (Emergency Management) yesterday for assistance with a cave rescue near Stevenson, Alabama. Several individuals were reported trapped by rising floodwaters inside the cave. Access to the cave location was also made difficult by flooded roadways.

While attempting to make access to the cave, it was reported and confirmed that all parties were able to exit the cave with assistance from members of the Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit, Inc.

We are thankful for the positive outcome of this incident. This was 1 of 2 cave rescues happening in Jackson County which had many resources split in the area.

Jackson County EMA (Emergency Management)
Jackson County Sheriff
Scottsboro Jackson County Rescue Squad
Hollywood Fire & Rescue
Guntersville Fire/Rescue
Huntsville Cave Rescue Unit, Inc.

Last night the Cave/Cliff/Technical Unit trained on Artificial High Directionals (AHDs) during our regular monthly training session.

We continued to build on last week’s AHD class and extend what was learned to other members of the team.

Thank you to the local landowner for access to a cliff site that made this training possible.