Key facts
- Yemeni adventurer Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, died after falling into a volcanic crater.
- He was known for high-risk climbs without safety equipment.
- The incident occurred while climbing the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in Dhale province.
- Antar fell into the 120-meter deep crater and his body was recovered from 30 meters below the water surface.
- Authorities have warned adventurers to use protective gear.
Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, a 30-year-old adventurer who gained social media fame as 'The Spider-Man of Yemen' for his daring, unprotected climbs, has died after falling into a volcanic crater. The incident occurred on Friday in the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in the southern province of Dhale. Authorities stated that Antar lost his grip while scaling the steep, rocky walls of the crater without safety equipment and fell into the 120-meter deep abyss. A video shared by the Civil Defense Authority captured the moment of his fall. Rescue teams, including divers, located Antar's body at a depth of 30 meters below the water surface at the crater's base, which contains a hot, sulfurous lake. The Civil Defense Authority has since issued a warning, urging individuals engaged in climbing and adventure sports to adhere to safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective gear to prevent similar tragedies.