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Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar

  • Jun 16

    Yemeni social media climber Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar dies after falling 120 metres into volcanic crater

    Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, known as 'Yemen's Spider-Man' for his viral free-solo climbs, fell 120 metres into the Hardah Dam crater after losing his grip on the cliff face.

  • Jun 16

    Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies after fall into volcanic crater while free-climbing without safety gear

    Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, a 30-year-old free-climber known for his daring stunts on social media, fell 120 metres into a volcanic crater in southwestern Yemen on Friday. His body was recovered two days later after a complex rescue mission.

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