| Name | Age | Sex | Injuries | Injured areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crapps, Larry | Not recorded | Male | Sprain or Break | Leg |
While waiting for others to proceed, one caver attempted a large chimney. When he got near the top he requested information on how to proceed. Since Larry Crapps had climbed the chimney several times before, he climbed up the wall to show the other caver the best way to traverse the side. About 30 feet up, some loose rocks began pouring into Crapps' face and he started a very fast descent of the chimney. He shouted a warning, "Look out!" On the way down he hit 4 or 5 projections with his head, chest and arms, which caused him to be thrown into a sideways fall. He landed with all his weight on one leg. Although he did not require assistance in getting out of the cave, he later needed crutches and a cast for his leg.
This injury could probably have been prevented had a belay been used. After the accident the injured caver's pride caused him to refuse a belay or help from another group of cavers. This was very foolish. An injured person should not be permitted to reject available aid.