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Date of Incident
05/03/2019
Country
England
Area
Route
Incident
Lead cimber fell while clipping 2nd to last bolt (?5th bolt) - nearly hit the floor and skimmed my head - I was sat at base of climb putting boots on
Lessons
Belayer stood too far out and pulled in, risk while clipping above head, don't sit at base of routes!!
Activity
Indoor climbing
When
Injury
No injury
Causes
Belaying failure or error
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Observer
Wearing Helmets?
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
Jo Mitchell
13 May 2019 at 14:53:50
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