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Caver dies following mine rescue | Caver dies following mine rescue |
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A caver who was rescued from a mine shaft in Edinburgh has died. | A caver who was rescued from a mine shaft in Edinburgh has died. |
Peter Ireson, 37, from Livingston, died in hospital on Sunday evening after getting into difficulties on Thursday at the Wisp in Craigmillar. | |
He had been exploring the mine shaft when 30ft down the oxygen depleted to just 5%. Air should be about 21% to enable people to breathe properly. | He had been exploring the mine shaft when 30ft down the oxygen depleted to just 5%. Air should be about 21% to enable people to breathe properly. |
The Grampian Speleological Group member was unconscious when he was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. | The Grampian Speleological Group member was unconscious when he was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. |
It is understood Mr Ireson was in the shaft for about 45 minutes before he was pulled out. | It is understood Mr Ireson was in the shaft for about 45 minutes before he was pulled out. |
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman, said: "There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death, and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal." |
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