[PVRCNC] SK in tower fall

[Jim K4QPL]

ARRL Web Site reports the death of New Mexico ham N5CLM who fell from his 
tower at about 90'. According to reports his climbing belt "was not hooked 
properly."

A grim reminder to all of us that these tragedies continue to happen. It 
takes only one moment of loss of concentration, equipment failure or taking 
a chance while trying to save a few seconds or do something out of reach or 
off tether. One of the first things our flying instructors taught us was the 
old saying, "There are old pilots...and bold pilots...but no old, bold 
pilots." Same goes for tower climbers.

As we again prepare for contests this year, take special care to ALWAYS 
practice safe climbing. Life is already too short to take unnecessary risks.

"SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT!"

73,

Jim, K4QPL