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Doctor Dies After Climbing Fall at BH Gym
A doctor died after falling from a climbing wall at a Belo Horizonte gym.
In brief
A doctor died after falling from a climbing wall at a Belo Horizonte gym. A 47-year-old doctor died after falling from a climbing wall during a gym class in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Originally reported by Estadão.
Medical Professional Dies
A 47-year-old doctor died after falling from a climbing wall during a gym class in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Police Investigating
The police are investigating the incident after a video showed the fall.
Climbing Accident Details
The doctor fell from a climbing wall during a class with a 23-year-old female student and a 21-year-old instructor.
Instructor's Account
The instructor said the student lost control of the brake mechanism causing the fall.
Student's Account
The student said the doctor stopped at the top and then fell after the instructor touched the equipment.
Police Action
The police confirmed the instructor was released after paying bail for a negligent homicide charge.
Hospital Response
The hospital where the doctor worked expressed condolences to his family and colleagues.
Here's the gist
A 47-year-old doctor died after falling from a climbing wall during a gym class in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
