The rescue operation aimed at bringing up Mark Dickey, 40, could start this weekend.
Dickey has been unable to ascend since Aug. 31 after suffering stomach bleeding and becoming ill during an expedition with several others. However, he has been able to communicate to the outside world via a video hookup.
“I do know that the quick response of the Turkish government to get the medical supplies that I need, in my opinion, saved my life. I was very close to the edge,” Dickey said on the video, as reported by the Associated Press.The organization offered a description on Thursday of what happened. “It is reported that rescuers from Turkey, Italy and Croatia, as well as others in Europe and the United States are responding to assist with the rescue. However, the location is very remote and the local water resources are limited. The Turkish military has stepped in to coordinate and to supplement the local resources,” the response team said.
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