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Climbing centre admits failings over man's death

  • Kong Adventure in Keswick has pleaded guilty to health and safety failings after a 49‑year‑old man was trapped in an indoor cave and later died.
  • Specialist cave rescuers freed him after an hours‑long rescue on 22 April 2023; the company’s sentencing will be set in September.
  • Prosecutors say it’s unlikely the centre’s director will be pursued for a separate offence once the firm is sentenced.
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