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Talking the Keats of Caving About the Wonders and Wisdom Found Deep Underground Michael Ray Taylor’s Tweet Share In a career that has spanned nearly 30 years, Michael Ray Taylor has emerged as a Keats of caving, a veteran explorer of underground realms who writes with grace and restraint. His new book, Hidden Nature: Wild Southern Caves, probes the daunting and delicate ecosystems of caves; the passion that drives those who seek a larger connection wi...

And s.e.a.l.s are scrambling now to rescue 12 boys and their coach who have been trapped deep inside a flooded cave. the main obstacles facing the rescuers rising water and dark tight cave passages. >> the boys have been there two wae weeks. and they will decide amongst themselves who will leave first. a doctor will consult. a local governor says its d-dated to try to get them out before the heaviest monsoon rains. >> translator: yesterday, the water level was the lowest. and, today, the water l...

How hard is it to find your way around, gary? >> well, you know, under normal conditions when the cave, you know, isnt full of water and that, you know, people are, you know, busy in caves like this every day. now, when you have flooded cave passages like this, its probably equivalent to diving in chocolate milk. there is virtually no visibility. its very hard to stay oriented -- [ no audio ] >> a little trouble with garys connection. gary shin dell, joining us with his perspective on whats goin...