‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ dies in fall while climbing volcanic crater
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, known as “The Spider-Man of Yemen,” died after falling into the Hardah Dam volcanic crater while climbing without safety equipment in Yemen’s Dhale province.
- The incident occurred when Antar lost his grip on the steep crater walls, falling approximately 120 meters into the crater’s hot sulfurous lake.
- Rescue teams conducted a complex four-hour operation to retrieve Antar’s body from 30 meters below the water surface due to the crater’s difficult terrain.
- Antar was famous on social media for posting videos of his high-risk climbs on Yemen’s rugged landscapes, often performing without any protective gear.
- Yemen’s Civil Defense Authority warned adventurers to follow safety protocols and use appropriate protective equipment to prevent similar tragedies.