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Incident Report #10 1979
Abseiling
16/04/79, 13:45
Little Langdale, Black Hole Quarry
Monday
A 24 year old man from Maidstone, Kent was abseiling and fell 40ft. — landing on his back and sustaining severe spinal injuries. The Team were called to assist.
Footnote: He descended the last 50ft. too fast, out of control and fell. All the climbing equipment was in first class order.
Weather Conditions: Warm, Sunny, Dry.
Duration: unknown hours
Team Members: unknown
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