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Viral ‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ dies after falling into volcanic crater (opens original article in a new tab)

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A Yemeni adventurer known as 'Spider-Man of Yemen' died after falling into a volcanic crater while climbing without safety equipment. Rescue teams recovered his body from a lake 30 metres below the surface.

  • Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar died after falling 120 metres into a volcanic crater in Yemen
  • Rescue teams recovered his body 30 metres below water after a four-hour operation
  • Authorities warned climbers to use proper safety gear

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