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21-Year-Old Irish Woman Has Died Following Fall In Malaga

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The 21 year old and her climbing partner fell while rock climbing near the village of El Chorro in Malaga

A 21 year old Irish woman has died after falling 150 metres while rock-climbing in Spain.

It happened in Malaga, near the village of El Chorro.

Two climbers got into difficulty and lost their balance while trying to descend.

Her climbing companion survived by grabbing onto a boulder at the side of a ravine, but he's understood to be suffering from shock.

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it's aware of the case and providing assistance.

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