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Shrub Saves Falling Climber

A whole new slant on 'bring me a shrubbery' as a Japanese man is saved from death by a handy bit of botanical growth...


Posted: 23 June 2003
by Jon

A Japanese mountain walker has survived a 400-foot cliff fall after being caught by a handy shrub some 60 feet down...

The 67-year old managed to cling to the shrub while his companions used their mobiles to call for help. He was rescued with only minor injuries.

Full story on Ananova. Original Japanese news story.


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