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Incident
as the participant was climbing up, they got scared around the 2nd clip and froze. they ended up slipping and fell, as they fell the rope got caught round their ankle and as the belayer caught them, the rope went tight around the ankle causing a serious break.
Lessons
the participant was inexperienced and probably not ready for climbing on real rock outdoors.
Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Serious injury requiring medical treatment
Causes
the participant got scared on the wall and eventually fell
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Partner
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
mountain rescue, ambulance, air ambulance
Author
12 May 2019 at 17:30:08
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