incident at Organ Cave

Date
30th Jan 1975
Publication
ACA 1975 p. 5
Cave
Organ Cave
State
West Virginia
County
Unknown
Country
United States of America
Category
Cave
Incident type
Lost
Group type
Novice cavers
Group size
Unknown
Aid type
Surface aid
Source
Unknown
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Injured cavers

No injured cavers recorded.

Incident report

Thursday, 30 January 1975 Four young persons entered Organ Cave without permission and equipped with flashlights. They had been in the cave once or twice before and had a slight knowledge of some of the main passages. When they failed to return promptly their companions on the surface sought help. A search group, composed mainly of Greenbriar Grotto members, began sweeping the main passages. They were found about 5 a.m. Friday morning.

Incident analysis

Analysis: The group of young persons had insufficient lights and experience. Also they did not pay attention to details of the passage.

References

  1. Swepston, Ed and M. Dyas (1975) "Search and Rescue in Organ Cave." D.C. Speleograph. March issue, pp. 16-17
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