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Incident
Climbing partner took a fall at the top of Agag’s Direct. This move is definitely the crux of the route. Before this, the route is easy but poorly protected. At the top of the route my climbing partner’s foot slipped and took a fall. Every single bit of gear popped. Upside down ground fall incurred.
Lessons
Read the reviews/comments of a route before climbing. Not much else, unfortunately shit happens.
Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Serious injury requiring medical treatment
Causes
Slip, trip or fall, Equipment failure
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Helicopter rescue, paramedics, Dartmoor mountain rescue, fire and rescue service and the biggest help, other climbers at the crag. They helped us on the stretcher and getting kit out.
Author
Rhys Powell
21 August 2023 at 04:27:18
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