Who: A climber in his 60s
Where: Anvil Point, Dorset sea cliffs, UK
His mistake: It’s unknown
What happened: A man was rock climbing on Anvil Point with three other friends when he somehow fell. It is not clear if the accident was human, mechanical or if recent snowy and wet conditions contributed to the incident.
A bystander who witnessed the accident called for help. Rescue teams were sent to the scene and arrived within 12 minutes. Because of the extent of the injuries, rescue teams decided to airlift the man out. There are no reports on the exact injuries the man suffered. Two people died at the same location two years ago. Authorities warned people about rock climbing in the area after heavy snow and rain.
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