Quick response saved my life, says American trapped in Turkish cave – video

American caver Mark Dickey credits the Turkish government and the caving community with saving his life after he developed gastrointestinal bleeding while exploring the Morca cave with other explorers. Speaking more than a kilometre below the surface, he said: 'I'm going to need a lot of help to get out of here' but added that it was also 'a great opportunity to show just how well the international world can work together'. According to Turkey's caving federation, 150 rescuers were trying to reach Dickey and bring him back to the surface safely.

• Turkish teams race to rescue sick American in 1km-deep cave