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Climbing sport tragic: woman falls badly due to communication error!
A 39-year-old falls in the Simbach am Inn climbing center due to a communication error and seriously injures herself.
Climbing sport tragic: woman falls badly due to communication error!
A serious accident occurred on Thursday at the DAV climbing center in Simbach am Inn, which belongs to the Rottal-Inn district. A 39-year-old woman fell from a height of around 4.5 meters and sustained serious injuries. The incident happened around 9:45 a.m. and was largely caused by a communication error between the climber and her partner, as reported by pnp.de.
The 39-year-old was wearing a proper climbing harness when she took a test fall. At the same time, the 36-year-old climbing partner assumed that the woman wanted to hook herself onto the next safety hook and therefore needed more rope. This incorrect assumption caused the climber to fall to the ground. The injured person sustained a lumbar spine injury while her partner injured her left hand while trying to break the fall.
Quick help from fellow climbers
Fortunately, other climbing customers immediately provided first aid before the seriously injured victim was taken to hospital. According to the authorities, a ten centimeter thick fall protection floor around the climbing tower was able to prevent anything worse and ensured that the injuries did not become even more serious. Such safety precautions are of great importance in climbing, as in many cases they can prevent potentially serious accidents.
Communication in climbing sports
The accident also shines a light on the importance of clear communication between climbing partners. As outdoor-magazin.com explains, the “Stand” command is often misused and is not suitable for all climbing situations. In this case, the misleading use of the command meant that the climbing partner was unable to react properly. An experienced climber knows that clear and precise communication is crucial to avoid misunderstandings.
The incorrect use of signals in climbing has led to serious accidents in the past. This makes it all the more important to stick to agreed standards and, when in doubt, to use clear, unambiguous commands. According to statistics from the German Alpine Association from Statista, communication errors are a common cause of climbing accidents.
The events in Simbach are an important reminder of how careful climbers should be about their safety. Each individual is required to deepen their knowledge of safety protocols and make clear agreements to avoid accidents.