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Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Rethreading
Injury
No injury
Incident
Climber accidentally untied from the rock completely whilst attempting a rethread. I saw from the ground, was able to dash up to the top and supervise her rethreading properly. She had a cow’s tail, but had untied it and was just holding the chains. I first made her tie back in, and then complete the rethread.
Lessons
Skill fade is real. We have been away from climbing for a long time. Make sure you know what you are doing before trying something as consequential as a rethread.
Causes
Rethread error
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Observer
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Na
Author
Edmund Hastings
16 April 2021 at 12:44:25
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