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Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Moving between climbs
Injury
Minor injury
Incident
While walking down the path at the bottom of the crag, a climber on a route above the path shouted rock. The climber wasn't climbing directly above me. However the rock went a far enough distance that it still impacted my shoulder, causing a puncture wound.
Lessons
Wear a helmet, I was lucky it hit the shoulder.
Causes
Falling rock, snow, ice or object
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
Louis
2 August 2021 at 21:33:20
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