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‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ dies in fall while climbing volcanic crater

The climber known as the Spider-Man of Yemen died after falling into the Hardah Dam volcanic crater. He was attempting to scale the walls without safety gear when he lost his grip. Rescue teams recovered his body from a sulfurous lake.

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The location of the accident is identified as the Hardah Dam crater.

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  1. Spider-Man of Yemen dies scaling Hardah Dam volcanic crater

    The climber known as the Spider-Man of Yemen died after falling into the Hardah Dam volcanic crater. He was attempting to scale the walls without safety gear when he lost his grip. Rescue teams recovered his body from a sulfurous lake.

    What's confirmed:

    • The climber known as the Spider-Man of Yemen died after falling into the Hardah Dam volcanic crater.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The climber was named Al-Khafa Ibn Adhar.
    • The climber was named Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar.
    • Rescue teams recovered the body from a sulfurous lake.
    confidence 80%

  2. Yemeni climber Antar Al Absi dies in volcanic crater fall

    Antar Al Absi, known as the Spider-Man of Yemen, died during a high-risk climb. He fell into a volcanic crater while climbing without safety gear. The incident sparked online tributes and renewed safety warnings.

    What's confirmed:

    • Antar Al Absi died after falling into a volcanic crater.
    • The climber did not use safety equipment during the ascent.
    • The incident occurred at the Haradhat Damt volcanic crater.
    • The death of the adventure creator led to safety warnings and tributes online.
    confidence 100%

  3. Yemen's 'Spider-Man' climber dies in 400-foot volcanic crater fall

    Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, known as the 'Spider-Man of Yemen,' died after falling nearly 400 feet into a volcanic crater while climbing without safety equipment. Authorities confirm the incident occurred at the Hardah Dam in southern Yemen. The climber was renowned for free solo ascents and had gained social media fame. His body was recovered by divers following the fall.

    What's confirmed:

    • Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, nicknamed the 'Spider-Man of Yemen,' died after falling nearly 400 feet into a volcanic crater during a free climb.
    • He was climbing without ropes or safety equipment at the Hardah Dam in southern Yemen when he lost his grip.
    • Divers recovered his body from the crater following the incident.
    • Antar was widely recognized for scaling vertical rock faces without safety gear, earning him viral fame on social media.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The exact moment of the fall has been documented in a viral video, though its authenticity is unverified.
    confidence 97%