Climber in fatal accident

Heinrich was well known as a top level sport climber (competed in a couple of Roc & Road’s) and was fast becoming one of SA’s hardest trad climbers. He was 27.

He and his wife Carlien prepared to climb All’s Bells (19 trad) at Tranquilitas. At the base of the climb was a refrigerator sized boulder which one has to scramble up on to get onto the climb; as Heinrich mantled onto the boulder it came lose and toppled over on top of him. Heinrich sustained serious internal injuries and died on the scene. Carlien broke her hand and got bruised badly but is otherwise okay.

Thanks to the doctor (Vivian I think) who rushed to the scene and the guys who tried all they could to resuscitate him until the paramedic arrived.

Heinrich was one of SA’s best climbers and a fantastic person; friend and husband. We will miss him sorely.

A Facebook group has been started for people to leave there condolences

In remembrance of Johann Heinrich Kahl: 16 October 1983 – 8 August 2010

Original article: 'Heinrich Kahl passed away' by: mokganjetsi; Source: Climb ZA