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Arapiles accident Saturday 09/02/2008 12-Feb-2008 At 10:12:20 AM belayslave

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On 11/02/2008 Sabu wrote:
>It does seem like a big waste to have a chopper around for a broken ankle.
>
>Basic first aid teaches you how to make a simple splint which can get
>the person to a waiting car and to the hospital while knowing some rescue
>techniques can get the climber back to the deck.

I'm glad you brought that up, i was thinking the same things. Although i don't know all the
circumstances and, the action that was taken could well have been the most appropriate at the time. I
would think in general, and know that i ensure this of all my climbing partners, that they're able to help
me in a time of need with both rescue and first aid matters. Likewise me to them. Common sense in
this game of risk.