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Caver's lucky lift.


AN EXPERIENCED caver cav·er  
n.
1. One that caves.

2. One who explores or studies caves, especially as a sport or recreational pursuit.
 was in hospital yesterday after being lifted from a disused disused
Adjective

no longer used

Adj. 1. disused - no longer in use; "obsolete words"
obsolete

noncurrent - not current or belonging to the present time

disused adj
 mineshaft mine·shaft  
n.
A vertical or sloping passageway made in the earth for finding or mining ore and ventilating underground excavations.

Noun 1.
.

Peter Ireson, 37, is thought to have been overcome by gas in Wisp in Craigroyston, Edinburgh, on Thursday.

He was pulled to safety by firefighters and taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Royal Infirmary may refer to:
  • England
  • Bristol Royal Infirmary
  • Derbyshire Royal Infirmary
.

Alan Jeffreys, his caving club's records keeper, said: "We are all very concerned. Peter's a highly experienced caver and a cautious guy."

A fire and rescue service spokeswoman said he was found 10ft down the mineshaft suspended by a single line.
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Publication:Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Date:Jul 19, 2008
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