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Incident
Pulled trigger back on a cam to place it and the stem of the cam snapped
Lessons
Check cams for broken wires where possible. This cam had been checked in the last few months. The cam was around 8 years old and had had it's sling and trigger wires replaced at DMM less than 2 years ago.
Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Causes
Equipment failure
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
Graeme hammond
26 September 2023 at 06:02:20
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