The climbing community is mourning the loss of a young Irish woman, Eve McCarthy, who passed away after an accident while rock climbing in Spain.
McCarthy, 21, was climbing with a friend in the popular El Chorro gorge when she fell around 500 feet. Emergency services were called, but despite their efforts, she could not be saved.
News of McCarthy's death has sent shockwaves through the Irish climbing community. She was an experienced climber and well-respected among her peers.
McCarthy was a student at University College Dublin, studying physiology. She was also a member of the Irish Mountaineering Club.
Tributes have poured in from around the world, with friends and fellow climbers expressing their condolences to McCarthy's family.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation. However, it is believed that McCarthy may have slipped on a loose rock.
McCarthy's death is a reminder of the dangers of rock climbing. Even experienced climbers can be injured or killed if they are not careful.
Call to Action:Please take a moment to remember Eve McCarthy and her family in your thoughts and prayers. And if you are a climber, please be sure to take all necessary precautions to stay safe.