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‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ dies in fall while climbing volcanic crater
Authorities recovered his body after a nearly 24-hour rescue mission in the 120-meter crater, where he was climbing without ropes or safety gear.
- On Friday, June 12, Yemeni climber Al-Qa'qa' bin Antar, known online as the "Spider-Man of Yemen," died after falling into the Haradhat Damt volcanic crater while attempting an unroped climb.
- Driven by severe poverty, internet personality Antar al-Absi frequently scaled cliffs to earn money rather than pursue thrill-seeking, according to regional reports of his economic circumstances.
- The 30-year-old content creator was navigating the 120-metre crater without harnesses or safety ropes when he lost his footing, with video footage capturing the fatal moment.
- Civil Defence authorities recovered his body on Saturday after an exhaustive mission lasting nearly 24 hours, hindered by the crater's steep terrain and difficult visibility.
- His death sparked regional discussions regarding the extreme risks individuals take for income, while authorities continue warning the public against unassisted climbs in the volatile Al Dhale region.
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Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was known for his extreme acrobatics and viral videos on rocky walls; he lost his grip during an ascent at Hardah Dam and his body was recovered after a rescue operation complex
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Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, a 30-year-old Yemeni mountaineer and influencer known as the “Square Man of Yemen”, died after falling approximately 120 metres into a volcanic crater while climbing without protective equipment. A video broadcast on social networks recorded the moments prior to the accident.The incident occurred on Friday, June 12, at Hardah Dam, also identified as Haradhat, located in Dhale Province, in southern Yemen.The images show Antar a…
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