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Incident
Leader pulled off a block (no fault) when placing gear, fell onto foot of belayer (me). We finished the route and I hobbled down.
Lessons
Belay in a sheltered place, consider rock fall on a mountain crag especially when weather has been very dry or post winter
Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Serious injury requiring medical treatment
Causes
Falling rock, snow, ice or object, Hold breaking, Belayed in wrong pace, in fall line
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
Rob Stone
12 May 2019 at 21:03:20
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