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Fortress, Grampians accident - 16/11/08	17-Nov-2008 At 12:37:29 PM	aj35092
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Two guys started climbing the Quincas Borba (grade 18, 140 metres) climb. One belaying the other and soon lost sight. Lead climber ran out of protection, kept climbing, and was unable to place protection for 7-8 mts above last piece of protection. Fell from that position, falling 18 mts in total. Heavily impacting against rock face. Sustained injuries to lower back, pelvis, and both ankles. Lowered approx 6 mts by belayer to small ledge. Due to nightfall, patient was evacuated via carryout. Conveyed to Royal Melb.

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