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Fire and police officers reportedly recovered his body on Tuesday morning using ropes and by abseiling, as poor conditions meant it was not possible to use a helicopter.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

Organisers have remained tight-lipped about who is appearing, but film star Tom Cruise is heavily rumoured to be taking part by abseiling down from the top of the stadium.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2024

She will combat her fear of heights as she takes on her first challenge to collect a Blue Peter badge by abseiling down Millers Dale Viaduct in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2023

Also in the round-up of things that happened while you Christmas wrapped are abseiling Santas and commuters travelling by camel on a 13-hour trek.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2021

Demonstrators unfurled banners with slogans such as “Block IAA,” in some cases abseiling from highway bridges to do so, news agency dpa reported.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2021