[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] A man in his 40s who was free solo climbing without equipment on Surisan Mountain in Gunpo City, Gyeonggi Province, fell about 10 meters and died.
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According to the Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters on the 11th, Mr. A fell while rock climbing at Maebawi on Surisan Mountain at around 11:10 a.m. the previous day.
Rescue workers arrived at the scene within about 10 minutes after the report, performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and transported Mr. A to the hospital by fire helicopter, but he ultimately died.
At the time of the accident, Mr. A was reportedly free solo climbing, ascending the rock without safety ropes or other equipment.
The police and fire authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident based on witness statements and other evidence.
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