Caver Squeezes Through Tight Rocky Passage Underground
Friday, July 29th, 2011 at 6:49:21 PM · 2011/ncrc_weekend_2/ncrc_weekend_2
A woman named Penelope is photographed from above as she navigates an extremely tight squeeze between large boulders deep inside a cave. She is wearing a bright orange safety helmet with a mounted headlamp, blue coveralls, and tan leather gloves, all standard spelunking equipment. Her face is turned upward toward the camera with a wide, joyful smile, conveying excitement and confidence despite the challenging confined space. The surrounding rock surfaces are smooth and rounded, suggesting water-worn limestone or granite typical of wild cave systems. The photograph was taken during what appears to be an NCRC (National Cave Rescue Commission) weekend event in July 2011.
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