BMC Report 20/09/2020 Blacknor North (Dorset) Sport rock climbing

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Date of Incident

20/09/2020

Country

England

Area

Blacknor North (Dorset)

Route

Unknown (6A right of Major Mushrooms and that Mentally Muffled Mentality)

Incident

Climber ascending route pulled of a microwave size chunk of rock which split in two. Rock fall narrowly missed the belayer.

Lessons

Helmets are highly recommended.
Route now marked as dangerous.

Activity

Sport rock climbing

When

Ascending

Injury

No injury

Causes

Falling rock, snow, ice or object, Hold breaking

Anonymous?

Yes

Reported By

Observer

Wearing Helmets?

Rescue Services Involved?

N/A

Author

21 September 2020 at 18:30:05

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