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Yemen Climber Killed Falling into Haradhat Damt Crater

6/14/2026

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Climber Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar, 30, died after falling into the Haradhat Damt volcanic crater in Yemen’s Al Dhale province.
Yemen’s Civil Defence Authority released a video that showed Antar lose his grip and fall.
Rescuers said the operation was complex because of the crater’s steep walls, lasting roughly four hours.
Divers retrieved Antar’s body from 30 meters (100 feet) below the crater’s sulfurous lake.

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Climber Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar, 30, died after falling into the Haradhat Damt volcanic crater in Yemen’s Al Dhale province.
Yemen’s Civil Defence Authority released a video that showed Antar lose his grip and fall.
Rescuers said the operation was complex because of the crater’s steep walls, lasting roughly four hours.
Divers retrieved Antar’s body from 30 meters (100 feet) below the crater’s sulfurous lake.