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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.
Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Serious injury requiring medical treatment
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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