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Incident
A fist-sized stone fell and nearly hit my belayer. Helmet on, but the crag does need some more traffic (or a good clean) to make it properly safe
Lessons
Always wear a helmet at the crag, even when climbing sport routes
Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Causes
Falling rock, snow, ice or object
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
None
Author
11 February 2020 at 16:19:27
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All reports are self-submitted and have not been edited by the BMC in any way, so please keep an open mind regarding the lessons and causes of each incident or near-miss.
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