KANSAS CITY—Fire crews were busy with an unusual call early Sunday to rescue two people lost for over 5-hours in the cave system near Kansas City.
Just after 4 a.m. a man and woman became lost while exploring the caves off of Coalmine Road, according to KCFD Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
They entered the caves just after 11 p.m. After becoming disoriented and unable to find their way out. They were able to find a spot with enough signal to call 911.
KCFD rescue division responded. Using ropes for guidance the Rescue crews descended approximately 2000 to 2500 feet into the cave system where they located both victims.
Both victims were removed unharmed and refused medical treatment.