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Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Incident
A climber was preparing to belay his partner on a top rope. Rather than put his harness back on he decided to set up an indirect belay anchored to the old ring bolt at the bottom of the route that people tie their dogs to. Advised them that this bolt is probably some ancient hand-drilled relic and not suitable for anchoring to. Belayer put his harness back on.
Lessons
Don't take it for granted that all fixed kit found at a crag is suitable for use.
Causes
Equipment failure
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Observer
Wearing Helmets?
No
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
5 October 2022 at 20:49:27
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