Viral “Spider-Man of Yemen” dies after falling into volcano crater

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Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar, a Yemeni climber famous online as the “Spider-Man of Yemen,” tragically died in a fall into a volcano. He was climbing without ropes, which was typical for his adventurous style.

Bin Antar, also called Qaqaa Antar al-Absi, gained popularity online for his daring climbs of smooth, vertical rock faces – all without ropes, harnesses, or any safety gear. Videos often showed him scaling incredibly steep cliffs and volcanic landscapes, and he would sometimes write names using white chalk high on the rocks.

A 30-year-old man died in Yemen after falling while climbing the 120-meter Haradhat Damt volcanic crater, Al Jazeera reports. The crater is located in the Al Dhale province of Yemen.

These were the final moments of adventurer Al-Qa’qa’ Antar Al-Absi, known as the “Yemeni Spider-Man,” before he fell into the Haradha volcano crater in Yemen.

He was climbing the inner wall of the crater without any safety equipment, as he often did.

He slipped and lost his…

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Spider-Man of Yemen dies in volcanic crater fall

The accident occurred on June 12th while bin Antar was climbing in the Haradhat Damt crater. According to local news, he slipped and fell inside, and rescue teams later recovered his body.

Civil Defense teams in Yemen recovered the body of bin Antar on Saturday, a day after he fell into a volcanic crater in Al Dhale. The rescue operation was challenging and required specialized diving and water rescue teams, along with lighting equipment, according to reports from Yemen Monitor and Yemen Online.

Rescuers faced significant difficulties at the location, with steep, rocky ground, few ways to reach the area, and dangerous conditions within the crater itself. It took almost a full day, nearly 24 hours, to recover his body.

I saw the videos going around of Antar’s accident – it’s pretty rough to watch. It shows exactly when he slipped and fell into the crater. Honestly, it’s just heartbreaking.

News sources have also pointed out the financial reasons behind these risky climbs. According to Yemen Online, bin Antar has stated that he attempts these dangerous feats because he needs money and is struggling with poverty.

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2026-06-13 21:52