| Name | Age | Sex | Injuries | Injured areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asherbranner, Bill | 25 | Male | Not recorded | Not recorded |
Bill Asherbranner (25) and three companions had lights to explore Moates Cave but did not have any ropes. Asherbranner fell 50 feet and landed in a pool of water 4 feet deep. His companions tried to rescue him with a heavy vine, but Asherbranner, who has only one arm, did not have the strength to hold onto the vine to be pulled out. Two of the men then went for help. Asherbranner was hoisted to safety by the Flint Rescue Squad after 6 p.m., about 4 hours after the fall.
Analysis: The group was clearly unprepared for the cave. Undoubtedly the water reduced the shock of the fall. It is good the group gave up their attempt to rescue their fallen member since they did not have the experience nor equipment to handle it.
Cave also known as Sand Cave and Cave Hollow Cave.
This record was last updated on 27th Apr 2024 at 23:11 UTC.