| Name | Age | Sex | Injuries | Injured areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimbatt, Lyle | Not recorded | Male | Not recorded | Spine |
In early summer of 1979, novice caver Lyle Dimbatt and companions were attempting to explore a 70-foot pit near Lyman State Park in Apache County, Arizona. The descent was made. As Dimbatt was being hoisted out via a rope attached to a car, the system failed. Either the rope abraded and broke or a knot came apart. He fell about 60 feet, suffering severe injuries. These included spinal injuries and the victim may be permanently paralyzed.
Reference: Arlin Pound Personal Communication Feb. 28, 1980.
Analysis: This appears to be yet another case of a caver out of touch with the organized caving scene and current vertical techniques.
Using car to haul group out, rope broke. Possible paralysis.
This record was last updated on 27th Apr 2024 at 23:11 UTC.