| Name | Age | Sex | Injuries | Injured areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbian, David | 23 | Male | Fracture, concussion, abrasions, other | Femur, scalp, face |
On 5 March, David Barbian (23) and 8 male companions from Loras College attempted to enter Level Crevice Cave by means of its only entrance, a 90 foot mine shaft. At about 2:30 p.m., they lowered into the shaft a 75 foot nylon rope tied to a 50 foot sisal rope, both 3/8 inch. Barbian started to descend hand-over-hand, bracing his feet on the sides as best he could. He had descended between ten and twenty feet when he lost his hold and fell the remaining distance to the bottom of the shaft. Barbian was rescued by the Dubuque Fire Dept. He suffered abrasions and concussions to the head and face, a broken femur and other injuries.
Analysis: All members of the party were inexperienced and had no knowledge of the equipment required for such a descent.
Source: John Johnson
This record was last updated on 27th Apr 2024 at 23:11 UTC.