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'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater

A Yemeni adventurer known as the 'Spider-Man of Yemen' died after falling into a volcanic crater in Dhale province while attempting a climb without safety equipment. Rescue teams retrieved his body from approximately 30 meters below the surface of the crater's lake after a four-hour operation. The Civil Defense Authority emphasized the importance of safety measures for climbers.

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15/06/2026 - 21:26 GMT+2

A Yemeni adventurer known on social media as the “Spider-Man of Yemen” has died after falling into a volcanic crater while attempting a dangerous climb, authorities said.

Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was scaling the steep rock walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in Yemen's southern Dhale province when he lost his grip and fell into the crater. According to Yemen's Civil Defense Authority, Antar was climbing without safety equipment.

Rescue teams, including divers and water rescue specialists, were deployed to the site after the incident. Authorities said Antar's body was located about 30 metres below the surface of the crater's lake and recovered during a complex operation that lasted around four hours.

Video released by the Civil Defense Authority showed rescuers descending into the crater using ropes and a metal rescue cage to retrieve the body.

Antar had built a large following online through videos showing him climbing cliffs and rugged mountain terrain across Yemen, often without protective gear. His daring stunts earned him the nickname “Spider-Man of Yemen,” and many of his videos attracted widespread attention on social media.

Following the accident, Yemen's Civil Defense Authority urged climbers and adventure enthusiasts to follow safety procedures and use proper protective equipment to avoid similar tragedies.

Additional sources • AFP, AP

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EuronewsIndependentCenter5 days ago
'Spider-Man of Yemen' dies after fall into volcanic crater

A Yemeni adventurer known as the 'Spider-Man of Yemen' died after falling into a volcanic crater in Dhale province while attempting a climb without safety equipment. Rescue teams retrieved his body from approximately 30 meters below the surface of the crater's lake after a four-hour operation. The Civil Defense Authority emphasized the importance of safety measures for climbers.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on an adventurous individual's death due to a climbing accident. It provides factual details about the incident, the rescue efforts, and a safety warning from authorities. There is no evident ideological framing, biased language, or selective sourcing that would indicate a lean.

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