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Magical Mystery Tour on the Toix Sea Cliffs
© Rowland Edwards

Reports suggest that the leader of a team of three climbers pulled a large block off which fell onto the two climbers below. One of the two climbers died from their injuries. The climbers involved were believed to be a German party.

This sad story may serve to remind climbers of the potential dangers from loose rock on all cliffs whether they have bolts on or not.

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