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Date of Incident

05/11/2023

Country

England

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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