Caver Rescued with Groundbreaking Radio Tech | Calgary News

A caver got trapped in Alberta’s Rat’s Nest Cave during a Saturday morning expedition, pinned in the claustrophobic “Psych Squeeze.” After a grueling 10-hour rescue involving 13 cavers, 10 firefighters, and Kananaskis Mountain Rescue, he was finally freed at midnight—thanks to a groundbreaking new underground radio system, QDX-M, built by the team themselves. This lightweight, rock-penetrating tech, capable of transmitting through 500 meters of solid stone, marked the first real-world use of their DIY innovation—and proved that volunteer ingenuity, combined with cross-agency teamwork, can conquer even the most extreme emergencies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5197e8ab37d9df28