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Incident
Slipped off a low-ball, well within my grade boulder problem. Bum landed on pad, bracing arm did not. Wrist landed at an awkward angle and was diagnosed broken. Potential surgery to be had. Now in a cast for 6-8 weeks.
Lessons
Buy a second mat if I can't have a spotter due to social-distancing rules
Activity
Bouldering
When
Injury
Serious injury requiring medical treatment
Causes
Slip, trip or fall
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Rescue Services Involved?
None.
Author
8 June 2020 at 09:44:47
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