Dad, 49, who got trapped in adventure centre’s indoor cave for more than four hours dies of his injuries
A DAD who got trapped in an indoor adventure cave for more than four hours has died.
Carl O’Keeffe, 49, from Lancaster died on Sunday, April 30 following the incident last weekend.
Mr O’Keefe was at Kong Adventure Centre, Keswick, in the Lake District on Saturday, April 22, celebrating a family members birthday.
According to reports Mr O’Keefe slipped and became stuck inside one of the caves.
Staff at the rescue centre were unable to rescue him and emergency services were called just after 3pm.
Teams from Cumbria Fire and Rescue, police, Keswick Mountain Rescue, Cumbria Ore Mines Rescue Unit, Great North Air Ambulance and the Northwest Ambulance Service’s Hazardous Area Response Team, all attended the scene.
Mr O’Keefe was rescued after four hours and rushed to the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle, but his devastated family has confirmed he passed away at 3pm on Sunday, April 30.
A spokesperson for Cumberland Council said: “We have been notified of an incident that took place at the Kong Adventure Centre, Keswick, and are investigating the matter, as the regulating body.”
A spokesperson for Kong Adventure Centre said: “All the staff at Kong Adventure are shocked and saddened to hear this terrible news.
“Our thoughts at this time are with the family, friends and everyone involved.”