"Spider-Man" climber dies in 400-foot fall into volcanic crater
Summary
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, a 30-year-old free climber known as the "Spider-Man of Yemen," died after falling into a 390-foot volcanic crater near Damt, Yemen. He was climbing without safety gear when he lost his grip and fell; rescuers recovered his body from a sulfurous crater lake the next day after a difficult operation.Key Facts
- Antar was famous for climbing and doing stunts without ropes or harnesses.
- The crater near the Hardah Dam is about 390 feet deep and contains a hot, sulfur-rich lake.
- He fell on Friday while hanging on the crater wall during a stunt video recording.
- Rescue teams took about four hours to recover his body from 65 feet underwater in the crater lake.
- The crater environment is dangerous due to toxic gases and high water temperatures.
- Yemen's Civil Defense advised people to be careful around craters and steep slopes.
- Free climbing is a risky sport that has grown popular due to social media exposure.
- Other free climbers, like Alex Honnold and Balin Miller, have also gained worldwide attention, with some suffering fatal accidents.
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