Yemen Adventure Sports Death Prompts Official Safety Warning
Death at Hardah Dam volcanic crater triggers Yemen Civil Defense Authority safety warning for adventure sports.
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Yemen Adventure Sports Deaths
Deaths and incidents involving adventure sports in Yemen, including mountaineering and climbing accidents without safety equipment.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 15 Jun, 03:33 UTC
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Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar falls into Hardah Dam volcanic crater in Yemen
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, a 30-year-old adventurer known as 'The Spider-Man of Yemen', fell into the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in Dhale province while climbing its steep walls without safety equipment. The crater is 120 meters deep. His body was recovered by divers at a depth of 30 meters below the water surface after a four-hour search and rescue operation.
Yemen Civil Defense Authority issues safety warning for adventure sports
Yemen's Civil Defense Authority urged those engaged in climbing and adventure sports to observe safety procedures and use appropriate protective gear to prevent similar incidents after Ibn Antar's fatal fall.
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