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‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ dies in fall while climbing volcanic crater
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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 Dhale province.
- A video released by the Civil Defense Authority shows Antar losing his grip on the steep cliff before falling approximately 120 meters into the crater.
- Rescue teams conducted a challenging four-hour operation to recover Antar's body from 30 meters underwater in the crater's hot sulfurous lake.
- Antar was famous on social media for posting high-risk climbing videos of Yemen’s rugged terrain, often performing stunts without protective gear.
- Authorities have urged climbers and adventure enthusiasts to follow safety protocols and use appropriate protective equipment to prevent similar accidents.
