By
Emma Reynolds
These remarkable pictures
show two daredevil cavers descending 162 foot into a black abyss.
Fearless Aaron Davis appears
in silhouette against the sunny woodland above, his limbs outstretched as he appears
to free-fall into the gloomy cavern curving out beneath him.
The brave US climber is in
fact suspended by a rope as he abseils at speed down into the beautifully named
Neversink Cave in Jackson County, Alabama, joined by climbing partner Brian
Stoltz.
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| Terrifying descent: Brian Stoltz prepares to take the plunge into Neversink
Cave, a 162-foot deep open-air vertical abyss |
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| Sheer drop: Aaron Davis drops into the incredible cave, which bells out from
40ft in diameter to 100ft at its base, with a cool breeze blowing into
it |
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| Sheer drop: Aaron Davis drops into the incredible cave, which bells out from
40ft in diameter to 100ft at its base, with a cool breeze blowing into
it |
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| Great depths: Mr Stoltz comes to a stop at the base of Neversink, which was
bought using the donations of cavers after a fundraising drive called 'Buy a
piece of the pit' |
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| Falling sunlight: Brilliant rays and a waterfall pour into the deep cavern,
which is filled with rare and endangered ferns |
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| All angles: Talented photographer Amy Hinkle lowered herself into the
pitch-black hole at a slower pace as she captured the breathtaking
pictures |
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| All angles: Talented photographer Amy Hinkle lowered herself into the
pitch-black hole at a slower pace as she captured the breathtaking
pictures |
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| Fantastic scenery: The fearless pair rest on a ledge at the start of their
journey deep into the earth |
