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Bull pot incident

paull

paull

New member
It pains me to write this but feel that I must  :(

The deceased has been a close friend of mine for over 12 years and we could often be seen in the pubs around Lancaster enjoying the live bands and the karaoke bars, I introduced him to caving 6 years ago after he showed an interest in my hobby. Over the past two years has done more caving than me, he was out there  most weekends and regular in the Dales on midweek evening  trips

Two cavers went down Bullpot on Thursday afternoon  for a leisurely srt trip to the bottom and back. At the top of the last pitch is where the accident happened which  you all know about and have read on the numerous reports on the web and on the news . It was his female caving  partners first time into Bullpot  and both were having a great trip until the accident  happened , his female caving partner having realized that there was nothing that she could do for him had the task of exiting the cave to go and get help. I can’t imagine the thoughts that she must have had while climbing out of the cave on her own and the long walk up the valley to get a signal to call for help

The deceased caver was an active member of the YSS he attended almost all club trips and always attended the club social events, he was a well liked member and always made time for others, we are all shocked about what has happened to a well loved member of the club
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and my thoughts also go to his caving partner that night
I would also like to thank the CRO for all their hard work to bring him up to the surface
I have withheld the names as a sign of respect

Paul
 
Pegasus

Pegasus

Administrator
Staff member
On behalf of the UK Caving team our sincere condolences to everyone who has been affected by this terrible tragedy.
 
bograt

bograt

Active member
I'll second that Pegasus, its always made so much harder when its 'One Of Our Own' in such a familiar system...

Thanks for the more reliable update Paul, so much better than press speculation.
 
Badlad

Badlad

Administrator
Staff member
Locally we do know the name but it wasn't given out in the press.  This maybe for a good reason.

I am told that some of those more closely associated with this tragedy may post some thoughts on here (and they are very welcome to do so).  They may be in a better position whether to give out the name.

 
Antwan

Antwan

Member
If anyone has a need to know, please send me a PM with a few details of who you are.

A fairly big effort has been made to notify anyone in the caving community with a personal connection
 
T

Trotsky

New member
True Richard, he was one of the nicest folk you could ever wish to meet. A constant smile and never a bad word for anyone. He is and will be sorely missed.
 
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