incident at Byers Cave

Date
1st Sep 1984 approximate
Publication
ACA 1983-1984 p. 366
Cave
Byers Cave
State
Georgia
County
Unknown
Country
United States of America
Category
Cave
Incident type
Caver fall
Group type
Unknown
Group size
Unknown
Aid type
Unknown
Source
Unknown
Incident flags
 

Injured cavers

No injured cavers recorded.

Incident report

On exiting, a caver was nearly to the entrance after lagging behind when he slipped and fell forward, hitting his head and losing consciousness for a few minutes. He was saved from more serious injury by his helmet.

Summary

Caver slipped and fell, hitting his head while exiting the cave, resulting in brief unconsciousness.

References

  1. Windy City Speleonews October 1984
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