A Yemeni social media personality celebrated for his fearless free-climbing exploits has died after a tragic accident during one of his latest challenges.
The climber, known online as the “Spider-Man of Yemen,” gained widespread attention for scaling towering cliffs and volcanic formations without ropes or protective equipment, captivating audiences with his daring feats.
Yemen’s ‘Spider-Man’ has died after falling while climbing the 120-metre Haradhat Damt volcanic crater without equipment.
Tributes have poured in from fans of Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar, who became famous for his videos attempting daring climbs. pic.twitter.com/gazsdVovGQ
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) June 13, 2026
Al-Qa’qa’ bin Antar, 30, reportedly lost his grip on Friday while scaling the 120-metre-deep Haradhat Damt volcano crater in Yemen’s southern Al Dhale province.
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مقطع اسطوري ومرعب للقعقاع 🫣وهو يمارس هوايته في التسلق ويظهر فيه شجاعته وقوة تركيزة وثقته بنفسه
مقطع يخليك تخاف وانت في غرفتك فوق فرشك ويخلي أعصابك تنهار من شدة التوتر
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According to reports, civil defence teams launched an extensive search and recovery operation following the accident. Rescue workers faced difficult conditions inside the crater, deploying diving units, specialised water rescue equipment and lighting systems to navigate the hazardous terrain.
His body was recovered on Saturday after nearly 24 hours of efforts. Videos circulating on social media reportedly captured the moment of the fatal fall.
