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Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Incident
Climbers were on Eau de Lapin or Yew Can Do at the right-hand side of Troller's Gill's main wall. As the climber was ascending or lowering off (I didn't see) there was a reasonably hefty rockfall. How big were these blocks? Hmmmm. Let me see. About as big as my cat. Big enough to kill you given that they came from a reasonable height (8m?) up the crag. The belayer remarked that he'd just been standing in the spot where they fell.
Lessons
Take care when climbing limestone, especially in spring after the winter's freeze-thaw cycles. Wear a helmet, particularly when belaying.
Causes
Falling rock, snow, ice or object
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Observer
Wearing Helmets?
No
Rescue Services Involved?
None
Author
22 March 2021 at 09:18:41
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