Incident:Foriegn object in belay device in Buckeyes Canyon 2018-01-01
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| Incident:Foriegn object in belay device in Buckeyes Canyon 2018-01-01 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2018-01-01 |
| Location | Buckeyes Canyon |
| Severity | Injury |
| Canyoneering-related | Yes
|
| SAR involvement | No
|
| Navigation problem | No
|
| Swift water problem | No
|
| Environmental problem | No
|
| Communication problem | No
|
| Planning problem | No
|
| Skills problem | No
|
| Body movement problem | No
|
| Rigging problem | No
|
| Rappel problem | Yes
|
| Insufficient gear | No
|
| Gear failure | No
|
Summary
Exact date unknown, circa 2018. While on rappel, one canyoneer's prodigious body appendage (noted by others to bear striking resemblance to a chameleon) became unintentionally inserted into his belay device, resulting in the loss of a dime-sized portion of skin from an intimate location.