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Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Incident
A man on the next route over three his rope down whilst I was seconding. As he threw it he shouted rope below, but the rope came down the route I was on, hitting my helmet and a loop landed around my neck. No injuries occurred.
Lessons
Checking below and to the sides before throwing a rope, and maybe being prepared to carry a rope down at a busier crag. I was also very glad to be wearing a helmet.
Causes
Falling rock, snow, ice or object
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
26 August 2020 at 06:07:03
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