Tragic misunderstanding: climbing crashes five meters!

Tragic misunderstanding: climbing crashes five meters!

Last Saturday afternoon, a tragic incident occurred in the Karres climbing garden in the Imst district when a 58-year-old woman threatened to rush during a climbing trip. Loud Oe24 was the woman together with her 61-year-old partner "Happiness dragon" on the way. However, there was a misunderstanding when abseiling: the woman sat in the rope while her partner was supposed to secure her. Tragically, the rope was not in the safety device at this point, which led to a five -meter -deep case onto the security area.

her partner had to watch helplessly as she crashed. Immediately after the incident, the mountain rescue was alerted, which the injuries were barg from the wall by helicopter. After the rescue, she was immediately flown to Zam's hospital. The police confirmed that it was a tragic misunderstanding and that there was no technical failure of the equipment. Both were experienced climbers, which reinforced the tragedy of the accident.

causes of the accident in climbing

Accidents when climbing sports often follow recurring patterns. As the German Alpine Association (DAV) explains in a report, there are many factors that can lead to such incidents. A particularly common problem is the lack of communication between the climbing partners, which can lead to misunderstandings in situations such as that of the tragic accident.

General security when climbing is of crucial importance. Security management and danger awareness play a central role in minimizing risks. The DAV offers comprehensive information that ranges from basic partner checks to specific security measures. Essential aspects include:

  • partner check and team setup
  • clarification of weight differences
  • Consideration of security competence
  • agreement of communication rules (e.g. commands "zu" and "ab")
  • Review of belt, dwelling point and safety device

A constant review of the security precautions is essential to prevent accidents when climbing, such as the latest incident. A targeted falling risk before climbing and the correct hanging of carabiners and fuses can significantly increase safety.

In summary, these events show that when climbing rocks, not only your own technology, but also communication with the partner is crucial for security. The incident in the Karres climbing garden is another memorial for everyone who does this exciting sport, with regard to the importance of clear agreements and safe behavior.

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OrtKlettergarten Karres, Bezirk Imst, Österreich
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