Climber dies at Yemen's Damt crater while imitating Spider-Man
A climber fell 100 metres to his death at the Damt crater in Yemen while attempting a reckless stunt. The rescue, hampered by heat and rocks, failed to save him.
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Spider-Man imitator dies after falling into a volcanic crater in Yemen
The risk of climbing without equipment on volcanic terrain is obvious. But a death like this should come as no surprise. The incident occurred at the Damt crater, 220 kilometres from Sanaa. According to the rescue statement, the rugged terrain and extreme heat complicated the operation. The crater, 100 metres deep, is home to sulphurous hot springs heated by geothermal activity. Although the volcano is extinct, the high temperatures and rock walls make it lethal for anyone unprepared.
Reactions point to sheer recklessness. Some note that wearing a cheap costume – like pyjamas – was an invitation to disaster. Others compare the situation to playing double or nothing: it was only a matter of time before losing everything. The absence of lava does not make it any less dangerous: the heat, the sulphur and the depth are threat enough. For now, the body has not been recovered, and conditions prevent a quick extraction.
This accident leaves an uncomfortable question: how many more cases will it take before deterrent measures are put in place at the Damt crater? With extreme tourism on the rise, the answer is always the same: until there is a more high-profile death, nothing will change.
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The risk of climbing without equipment on volcanic terrain is obvious. But a death like this should come as no surprise. The incident occurred at the Damt crater, 220 kilometres from Sanaa. According to the rescue statement, the rugged terrain and extreme heat complicated the operation. The crater, 100 metres deep, is home to sulphurous hot springs heated by geothermal activity. Although the volcano is extinct, the high temperatures and rock walls make it lethal for anyone unprepared.
Reactions point to sheer recklessness. Some note that wearing a cheap costume – like pyjamas – was an invitation to disaster. Others compare the situation to playing double or nothing: it was only a matter of time before losing everything. The absence of lava does not make it any less dangerous: the heat, the sulphur and the depth are threat enough. For now, the body has not been recovered, and conditions prevent a quick extraction.
This accident leaves an uncomfortable question: how many more cases will it take before deterrent measures are put in place at the Damt crater? With extreme tourism on the rise, the answer is always the same: until there is a more high-profile death, nothing will change.
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