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World / Sun, 14 Jun 2026 Gulf News

Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies in volcanic crater fall during rope-free climb in Al Dhale province

The climber, also known as Antar Al Absi, had become one of Yemen's most recognisable adventure content creators, attracting viewers with footage of high-risk climbs and explorations of some of the country's most rugged landscapes. In some videos, he could be seen scaling near-vertical rock faces and descending into volcanic formations without safety gear.

The climber, also known as Antar Al Absi, had become one of Yemen's most recognisable adventure content creators, attracting viewers with footage of high-risk climbs and explorations of some of the country's most rugged landscapes. In some videos, he could be seen scaling near-vertical rock faces and descending into volcanic formations without safety gear.

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