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As the forensic team works on the cane, geological and cave-specialist units have taken over the site at Colossal Cave. The operation is no longer a standard search-and-rescue mission; it has evolved into a methodical, chamber-by-chamber forensic mapping of the cave’s interior. Experts are utilizing remote-controlled drones and LiDAR technology to map the subterranean architecture, looking for signs of human passage in areas where oxygen levels may be depleted or where the structural integrity of the rock is compromised. The decision to restrict all access to the cave serves a dual purpose: it protects investigators from the unpredictable dangers of the cave environment and ensures that any potential evidence, such as footprints or discarded items, remains uncontaminated by outside interference.
