A viral Yemeni climber known as Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar has reportedly d+ed after a fatal fall while attempting to scale the Haradhat Damt volcanic crater in southern Yemen.
The social media stuntman, who had gained popularity online for his daring and unassisted climbs inside deep craters, was attempting another risky descent when the accident occurred on June 12. He was reportedly climbing the 120-metre volcanic formation without safety gear or professional equipment.
According to reports, he lost his footing during the stunt and fell inside the crater. Despite efforts to get him help, rescue teams were unable to reach the scene in time, and he was confirmed dead from his inj¥ries.
Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar had built a following over time for performing extreme climbing feats in hazardous environments, often without ropes or protective measures. While his videos attracted admiration from fans, locals had previously raised concerns about the dangers of his activities and the lack of safety precautions.
His de@th has since sparked reactions online, with many mourning him and others using the incident to highlight the risks of performing viral stunts in unsafe conditions.
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