No injured cavers recorded.
Texas, possibly Dead Deer Cave [?]
Thursday, 26 June 1975
Shortly after 3 p.m. Michael Lowrie (17) and David Lanford (16) descended a cave near San Antonio to a depth of 130 feet. They had descended without the use of either ropes or lights. Lowrie jumped the last 12 feet. Lowrie was not able to climb back up the slippery rock; however, Lanford was able to get out and alert the Shavano Park Police who called the Civil Defense rescue team. The boy was hauled out by Rev. Bill Morell and Dick White at about 10 p.m.
Analysis: The two boys had neither rope, lights, nor good sense.
Source: Goode, Jay. (1975) "Teen in Cave Rescued." San Antonio newspaper.
This record was last updated on 27th Apr 2024 at 23:11 UTC.