Rapelling accident at Moore's Wall, NC
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I've heard some rumours that a 19y/o was killed in a rapelling accident at Moore's Wall over the weekend. Does anyone know if there is any truth to this? I can't find any information online. |
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I was at moores sunday and didn't see or hear anything of that nature happening |
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Someone on Reddit said his brother was killed while climbing with four other people. Fell 250ft. No other details. |
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I heard something about this at the TRC today but can't confirm. |
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Unfortunately I believe that it is true. I was out at Moore's on Sunday as well but I think it happened after we left, which was around 5:00. A friend of mine works in the ER at that little hospital near moore's - one of my climbing partners got a text from her last night around 8:00 saying that she just got word that paramedics were bringing in a young man who had fallen at Moore's. She had known we were out there and wanted to make sure we were okay. She texted us again about 30 minutes later and said that he was pronounced dead on arrival. Apparently he had rapped off the ends of his rope, but she didn't know what section of the cliff. |
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So sorry to hear this. Both recent deaths in NC have happened the same way. I too would be interested in knowing the details if anyone has them and feels comfortable sharing. |
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this is a real tragedy. I feel for the climber's family and friends. he was a real strong guy. Much love to the family. |
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A terrible thing to happen to such a young climber. |
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Joe Virtanen wrote:A terrible thing to happen to such a young climber.Definitely, Joe. I climbed alongside him a bunch this year at the gym. Horribly sad and such a shock. |
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My condolences to family and friends. |
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Good Guy. Very Sad. |
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Condolences to Eric's friends and family. |
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Damn, saw him a lot in the UNC climbing gym. Super strong climber and seemed like a really nice guy. |
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does anyone have info on a service or anything? |
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In the first article is states that the accident occured in the Sentinel Butress area and In the last article it states that he fell 270 feet. Unconfirmed but reliable source says that Eric clipped only one strand of the rapell rope(s). |
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Sometimes,... this journey we share with one another, ends too soon. Even though, I did not know Eric Metcalf personally,... a deep sadness rests upon my heart. To his family and friends, I extend my condolences. May the love and sorrow and strength you share,.. help you on this difficult trail. |
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Ryan Williams wrote:In the first article is states that the accident occured in the Sentinel Butress area and In the last article it states that he fell 270 feet. Unconfirmed but reliable source says that Eric clipped only one strand of the rapell rope(s). I am struggling to come up with a scenario that would have him falling that far (top of Moore's to the ground) on any of the rap stations near the Sentinel Butress. I guess it's possible at a few stations but not likely. Very sad today.My condolences to the family and friends. I know of similar accidents where the fall distance reported included the distance down the hill side next to the crag. I don't know this area. Is it possible that's the case here as well? |
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If he fell from the top of sentinel butress it would be right at 200 feet especially if he slid down hill a bit it might approach 240 or 250 feet, |
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I don't post much but felt compelled to add my voice here. First, my most fervent condolences and prayers to all of Eric's family and friends. I am so very sorry for your loss. |
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There are few people I enjoy climbing with as much as Eric. He was really an inspirational person to be around and I still can't believe this has happened. |