Incident:webbing failure in Styx Canyon (North Fork) 2018/11/02
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| Incident:webbing failure in Styx Canyon (North Fork) 2018/11/02 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 2018/11/02 |
| Location | Styx Canyon (North Fork) |
| Severity | Injury |
| Canyoneering-related | Yes |
| SAR involvement | No |
| Navigation problem | No |
| Environmental problem | No |
| Communication problem | No |
| Planning problem | No |
| Skills problem | No |
| Body movement problem | No |
| Rigging problem | No |
| Rappel problem | No |
| Insufficient gear | No |
| Gear failure | Yes |
Summary
Webbing failure, possibly due to rocks shifting on tensioned anchor webbing.
Accounts
https://www.facebook.com/groups/canyonrigging/permalink/2076275572429636/
