| Name | Age | Sex | Injuries | Injured areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol, Hill | 30 | Female | Fracture, concussion, abrasions, other | Ribs, lung |
In October, 1970, Carol Hill (30), an experienced caver and one of a group of 18 people, was climbing in a chimney about one half mile from the entrance. She fell 25 feet when a rock projection which she was using as a handhold, broke. As serious back injury was suspected, a litter evacuation was considered necessary. The cavers on hand organized the rescue using blankets folded over pipes to form a litter. The injuries were subsequently diagnosed as cracked ribs, a bruised right lung, and minor cuts.
Source: Carol Hill
Analysis: As a result of the accident, rock conditions were considered to be poor. With 25 feet of exposure, however, a belay should have been used; regardless of the rock conditions. More careful testing of each foothold and handhold before all the weight is placed on it, might have disclosed an unstable projection and thus, have prevented this accident.
This record was last updated on 27th Apr 2024 at 23:11 UTC.