No injured cavers recorded.
Texas, Pumkin Cave
A Laredo Speleological Society member fell 50 feet to his death in the entrance pit of Pumkin Cave. The iron stake to which his rope was tied broke off as he began descending into the pit.
Analysis: Although this information is very sketchy, the accident was attributed to carelessness, unnecessary haste, and not using a belay. If the tie-off point is at all questionable, the rope should be tied to 2 or more independent points.
This record was last updated on 27th Apr 2024 at 23:11 UTC.