Secret Caves

The World

As more caves are being discovered and damaged by people who are inexperienced  ? or just plain careless  ? longtime cavers wonder if a long practiced code of secrecy can still help protect these underground treasures. Colorado Public Radio’s Laura Carlson reports.

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