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Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Dislocation or joint injury
Incident
I was climbing on a top rope and slipped as soon as I began climbing. I made contact with the ground on rope stretch and badly twisted my ankle on the uneven ground.
Lessons
Bouldering mats were not commonly used in 1995. But if Ihad used one back then, I may not have twisted my ankle.
Causes
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
No
Rescue Services Involved?
None
Author
Jon Garside
11 February 2020 at 16:20:56
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