Pensionist falls five meters deep when climbing in Perchtoldsdorf!

Pensionist falls five meters deep when climbing in Perchtoldsdorf!

In a climbing hall in Perchtoldsdorf near Vienna, a serious accident occurred when an 83-year-old pensioner from Vienna-Brigittenau plunged around five meters during his attempted climbing. The incident happened when the man tried to hang a rope into an intermediate protection while climbing a route with the "6+" difficulty level. An emergency helicopter was immediately alerted, which brought the injured to the AKH. According to the police, the accident is now being further investigated by the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor, as OE24.at

The climbing hall offers numerous resources for climbing enthusiasts. Apart from the safety precautions, climbers should make sure to use the correct equipment. Krafreich-Laufenfeld emphasizes that a complete climbing equipment can be borrowed on site, since climbing shoes are essential for hygienic reasons. These climbing utensils, including crash pads for outdoor bouldering, are crucial for a safe climbing experience. The selection includes a variety of climbing shoes and straps in different sizes as well as safety devices that should increase safety when climbing.