Progress reported in its Saturday editions, the fatal climbing accident which occurred early in the afternoon in the Climb Up room at the Confluence shopping center (Lyon 2e ). A 72-year-old man fell 20 meters to his death.
Climb Up management confirmed this Sunday to Progress “the tragic death of a climber”. She specified that the victim, who was very experienced and used to the room, had forgotten to attach himself to the automatic belay system. This before launching into a climbing route and falling. » And no, as we wrote, that he had intentionally wanted to climb without being secured by a rope.
“A painful ordeal for our team”
“This event is a painful ordeal for our team,” adds Climb Up, “and above all we would like to send our most sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the victim. Our thoughts are with them during these difficult times. »
After the tragedy, the venue informed its customers that it was closing its doors until Monday. A police investigation was opened.
