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Easter Death in the Organ Pipes 22-Apr-2003 At 11:38:59 AM The Blond Gecko

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Just read about this in the Herald Sun - they appear to have gotten some details right for once (they actually called him a climber, and got Golden Fleece Wall correct). Apparently he was a 34-year-old from the Gold Coast. Really bad news for the climbing community. I remember climbing Beautiful Possibilities about a month and a half ago, and thinking that a ground fall from the crux (a fairly strenuous sidepull above rough ground) would be very serious. However, I also remember the pro being absolutely bomber (even for Araps). A sobering occurrence, and a reminder to all of us to always be aware of groundfall potential and to take care in placing gear even on easy ground (insert your definition of easy here). I'd like to express my sympathy to the family and friends of this person, as well as anyone else affected.