The Yemeni climber known as 'al-Qa'qa' or 'Spider-Man of Yemen' was killed after slipping and falling into a volcanic crater in the ad-Dali Governorate in southern Yemen, according to reports. Rescue teams have been unable to recover his body due to deep water and lack of advanced diving equipment in the area.
The climber, whose real name has not been widely reported, gained fame under the nickname 'al-Qa'qa' and was known for his daring ascents of steep cliffs and dangerous volcanic formations in Yemen, including the hot springs and crater of ad-Dali. His Facebook page amassed over 250,000 followers who tracked his dangerous stunts.
According to reports, he slipped during one of his climbs and fell into the hot, sulfurous water at the bottom of the crater. Local rescue teams and residents have been searching for his body but face difficulties due to the water's depth and the lack of advanced rescue and diving equipment in the area.
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