143
Tue 31 Jul 1984
Mike Martin
Mike Martin
The inevitable happened ! 143 had to be rigged to look for the connection! Walk in very hot so an hour was spent cooling in the entrance. Rigged to bottom + investigated squeeze. After much destruction of rock, squeezing the way on was pronounced impassable for all except midgets who can pass 5" (12 cm) squeezes. It is heading the right way + it does appear to open up marginally but the aven in "41 connection" can't be seen. The draught is very similar + a voice connection and/or midget is required.
Time underground 2.00 pm
Time out 6.30 pm
4½ hours
Previous trip (last year)