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Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Minor injury
Incident
While working the route the climber took a number of falls on the crux, from about 1m above the bolt.
On the last fall the belayer did not give an effective soft catch, resulting in the leader swinging into the rock with enough force to injure her left foot.
Lessons
Take care to give a soft catch to avoid the leader swinging into the rock with dangerous force.
Causes
Belaying failure or error
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Partner
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
Pete Callaghan
22 May 2019 at 06:41:38
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