The long climb back
It started as a magical day: Gus Taylor and his beloved friend Richard Mills were climbing a mountain and then a rock came loose.
In 2017 Australian Gus Taylor lost his lower leg in a terrible climbing accident. The climbing community rallied, hauled him out of depression and got him back on the mountains again. But then in 2022 another serious accident had tragic consequences. Gus was out in the Blue Mountains with his friend Richard Mills when he dislodged a rock that struck Richard, standing below. Despite his injuries Richard held on tight to the rope that was securing Gus. Gus climbed down to help his friend and called for assistance but the weather had turned and it took hours for paramedics to arrive. Richard died on the mountain that day. It would take the love of Richard鈥檚 parents, time, therapy and ultimately climbing again, to bring Gus the beginnings of peace.
Presenter: Asya Fouks
Producer: Andrea Kennedy
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(Photo: Gus Taylor. Credit: Slobodan Mi拧kovi膰)
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