Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ dies after falling into volcano crater during stunt

A 30-year-old Yemeni daredevil known for performing death-defying stunts has died after falling into a volcano crater during the weekend. Al-Qaqaa Al-Absi earned his nickname by scaling steep volcanic cliffs barefoot and without any safety equipment, regularly performing acrobatic feats to crowds of onlookers. His dangerous performances included calisthenics exercises such as the ‘human flag’ position, suspended over deep gorges.

Al-Absi’s career as a stuntman, though spectacular, was inherently risky given his complete lack of protective gear or safety precautions. Witnesses had watched in both amazement and horror as he performed increasingly perilous tricks on the dormant volcano’s crater rim, establishing himself as something of a local celebrity through viral videos and performances.

The stuntman’s fatal accident over the weekend brought his remarkable but dangerous career to a tragic end. His death serves as a stark reminder of the risks involved in extreme sport performances, particularly those undertaken without proper safety measures or professional oversight. Al-Absi’s story has prompted fresh discussions in Yemen about the dangers of unregulated stunt performances and the importance of safety protocols, even for experienced performers.

Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.