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Date of Incident
06/10/2019
Country
Scotland
Area
Route
Activity
Indoor climbing
When
Injury
Serious injury requiring medical treatment
Incident
Warming up for a speed climbing route in the bouldering area and missed the hand hold. Fell 3m down onto an outstretched arm and fractured and dislocated elbow.
Lessons
Be more careful and don’t make moves you’re unsure about.
Causes
Slip, trip or fall
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
12 May 2019 at 17:31:01
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