Yemen's 'Spider-man' Tragically Dies in Volcanic Crater Fall

WHO:

CNN - Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar was 30 years old at the time of his death.

NY Post - The individual known as “The Spider-Man of Yemen” was Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar.

WHAT:

CNN - The fall occurred while he was climbing the steep walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater, which is 120 meters (393 feet) deep.

CNN - Rescue teams found Antar's body at a depth of 30 meters (100 feet) below the water surface after a four-hour search and rescue operation.

CBS News World - Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar fell almost 400 feet into the volcanic crater.

NY Post - Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar died after falling into a volcano crater while climbing.

BBC - The operation to rescue him was described as "highly dangerous" and "one of the most difficult and complex field rescue missions".

WHERE:

CNN - The Hardah Dam volcanic crater is located near the city of Damt in Yemen's southern Dahle province.

NY Post - The incident occurred in a volcanic crater in Yemen.

HOW:

CNN - The Civil Defense Authority described the search and rescue operation as "complex" due to the steep and rocky location that made access difficult.

BBC News - Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar was attempting to climb the walls of the volcano without safety equipment when he fell.

(UPDATED June 16, 2026 04:21 UTC)

Tragically, a 30-year-old man named Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar lost his life while climbing the steep walls of the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in Yemen's southern Dahle province. After a complex four-hour search and rescue operation, teams located his body at a depth of 30 meters below the water's surface. The challenging terrain made the rescue efforts particularly difficult, as described by the Civil Defense Authority.

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(UPDATED June 15, 2026 18:30 UTC)

In a dramatic incident, Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar fell nearly 400 feet into a volcanic crater. The event was reported by CBS News World at 18:30 UTC. Rescue teams are currently assessing the situation and planning their response.

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(UPDATED June 15, 2026 15:01 UTC)

Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, known as “The Spider-Man of Yemen,” tragically died after falling into a volcanic crater while attempting to climb its walls without safety equipment. The rescue operation that followed was described as "highly dangerous" and "one of the most difficult and complex field rescue missions." This incident took place in a volcanic crater in Yemen, highlighting the risks associated with such extreme climbing endeavors.