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Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Minor injury
Incident
A guy starting the second pitch of this climb, checked a large block and then pulled on it and the whole thing came away from the face, falling down the wall, with pieces breaking off. The guy landed on the ledge at the end of the first pitch, he's was injured, mostly cuts and bruises, although he hit his head and did a lot of damage to his helmet. It was a huge block that came off, it was lucky that his belayer or someone on the ground wasn't seriously injured or killed. It came after a week of fairly solid rain, there were several over smaller rock falls on the same section of wall while we were there. It should probably be checked for safety.
Lessons
It seemed as though the guy did everything right, he checked the block and due to its size it appeared to be safe. That route and the ones surrounding it should probably be checked for safety.
Causes
Falling rock, snow, ice or object, Hold breaking
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Observer
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
Samantha
11 October 2020 at 20:40:49
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