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Climbing accident on the Oberhauser Felsen: Man falls ten meters!
A climbing accident in Rhineland-Palatinate leads to a 52-year-old being rescued by a helicopter. The man fell on the Oberhauser Felsen.
Climbing accident on the Oberhauser Felsen: Man falls ten meters!
There was recently a climbing accident on the Oberhauser Felsen in the Bad Kreuznach district in which a 52-year-old man fell ten meters into the depths. Loud n-tv The climber was climbing a steep wall with a rope when he passed over a rock protection, which led to his fall. Fortunately, the man was only slightly injured and a rescue helicopter was used to rescue him. After being rescued, he was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
This incident highlights the dangers associated with climbing and serves as a reminder of the need for safety precautions. The accident statistics from the German Alpine Association (DAV) show that in 2022 a total of 210 accidents were recorded in climbing halls in which emergency services were necessary. This resulted in a distribution of accidents, the majority of which occurred during bouldering and rope climbing.
Accident statistics in climbing sports
The data collected is based on around 250 climbing halls monitored by DAV and KLEVER. It is worth noting that not all accidents are reported, which could increase the number of unreported cases. According to statistics, the following accidents occurred in 2022:
| Type of climbing | Number of accidents |
|---|---|
| Bouldering | 160 |
| Rope climbing | 39 |
| Other | 11 |
The most common bouldering injuries occurred to the arms and legs, while leg injuries were most commonly documented in rope climbing accidents. What is particularly alarming is that 49% of rope climbing accidents are due to falls, often as a result of inadequate safety practices.
Safety risks when climbing
Another aspect highlighted in the accident statistics is the risk of accidents per 1000 hours of sport practice. The numbers show that bouldering carries a 26 times higher risk than rope climbing with 0.40 to 0.015 accidents. The majority of accidents, especially when rope climbing, are often due to incorrect belaying behavior.
The results of the study highlight the importance of proper belaying and knowledge of potential dangers when climbing. Given the risks, it is essential that climbers, both indoors and outdoors, have a high level of safety awareness and expertise to avoid accidents such as the recent incident at Oberhauser Felsen.