Student Licks Walls for Water When Trapped in Cave Nearly 3 Days

Student Licks Walls for Water When Trapped in Cave Nearly 3 Days
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An Indiana University freshman spent about 60 hours in a cave with no food or water supplies, as his spelunking group left him behind locking the cave entrance on Sunday, Sept. 17.

As the thirst and hunger got to him, Lukas Cavar, 19, resorted to desperate measures. He licked the cave walls for moisture and even considered eating crickets.