incident at Doodlebug Pit

Date
1st Sep 1983 approximate
Publication
ACA 1983-1984 p. 365
Cave
Doodlebug Pit
State
Alabama
County
Unknown
Country
United States of America
Category
Cave
Incident type
Rockfall
Group type
Unknown
Group size
Unknown
Aid type
Unknown
Source
Unknown
Incident flags
 

Injured cavers

No injured cavers recorded.

Incident report

A 600 foot Bluewater III rigged in the pit was struck by a falling rock where it lay over a ledge. The core appeared undamaged - it could easily be seen since the sheath was completely torn on one side.

Summary

A Bluewater III rope rigged in Doodlebug Pit was damaged by a falling rock, tearing its sheath but leaving the core undamaged.

References

  1. Birmingham Grotto Newsletter December 1983 pp 4-5
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