Yemen's 'Spider-Man' influencer dies in 40-story fall into volcanic crater

The extreme sports influencer known as Yemen's "Spider-Man" has died after a perilous fall while attempting to scale a volcanic crater. Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, 30, was climbing a roughly 40-story high cliff face in southern Yemen when he lost his footing and plummeted into the crater.

Disturbing footage captured the final moments of the stunt. A 10-second video circulating online shows Antar clinging to the steep rock face without any safety equipment. Suddenly, he loses his grip and falls, a terrifying sight that quickly garnered significant attention.

The accident occurred on June 12 at the Hardah Dam volcanic crater in Yemen's Dhale province. Antar was ascending the near-vertical wall, relying solely on his strength and skill. He fell near the middle of the ascent.

Rescue efforts were immediately launched by local civil defense authorities. However, the search for Antar's body was challenging. The crater is approximately 120 meters deep, and its steep, slippery walls contained a sulfurous lake at the bottom. After about four hours, searchers found his body about 30 meters below the lake's surface.

Antar had gained popularity on social media for sharing videos of his high-risk, free-climbing stunts. He frequently tackled treacherous cliffs and peaks, often hanging precariously in mid-air, captivating a large online audience and making him a well-known figure in Yemen.