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Pensioner falls five meters while climbing in Perchtoldsdorf!
In Perchtoldsdorf, an 83-year-old pensioner fell five meters while climbing and was flown to the AKH with serious injuries.
Pensioner falls five meters while climbing in Perchtoldsdorf!
A serious accident occurred in a climbing hall in Perchtoldsdorf near Vienna when an 83-year-old pensioner from Vienna-Brigittenau fell around five meters during his climbing attempt. The incident occurred when the man attempted to hook a rope into an intermediate belay while climbing a route rated 6+. An emergency helicopter was immediately called and took the injured person to the general hospital. According to the police, the accident is now being further investigated by the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor's office oe24.at reported.
The climbing hall offers numerous resources for climbing enthusiasts. Aside from safety precautions, climbers should make sure to use the correct equipment. Kraftreich-Aufenfeld highlights that full climbing equipment can be rented on site, as climbing shoes are essential for hygiene reasons. These climbing tools, including crash pads for outdoor bouldering, are crucial to a safe climbing experience. The selection includes a variety of climbing shoes and harnesses in different sizes as well as safety devices designed to increase safety while climbing.