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Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Serious injury requiring medical treatment
Incident
Group was under instruction and were participating in a top rope session. The climber, pulled on a block, which dislodged and fell approximately 15m, hit a small ledge next to the belayer, breaking in half and impacted the belayers leg.
Lessons
This is a notification to the BMC from a Mountain Rescue Team in attendance at this rescue.
Causes
Falling rock, snow, ice or object, Hold breaking
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Rescuer
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
This is a notification to the BMC from a Mountain Rescue Team in attendance at this rescue.
Author
Josh O'Brien
29 May 2023 at 15:10:41
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