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Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Incident
Fridge size block below the second bolt fell away under the climbers feet, very narrowly missing the rope and belayer.
Lessons
Cheyne looked like it had taken a beating after Storm Ciaran. Giving the crag time to settle after the heavy weather would have been a good decision.
Causes
Falling rock, snow, ice or object
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Observer
Wearing Helmets?
Some
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
6 November 2023 at 07:00:31
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