Wayne Bailey, who exercised year-round, found this kind of climbing to be a piece of cake.
Carrying Anna Jadwin on his back, he ascended swiftly alone...
The rocky surface was uneven and provided good conditions for climbing, but due to the long-term dampness, some areas were covered with moss, making them slippery.
As Wayne Bailey climbed, the light from his watch evenly scouted ahead; he climbed for quite a while without reaching the top. Another flash of light revealed endless darkness, and it was unclear how much longer it would be to the end.
"Be careful, the rocks are very slippery," Wayne Bailey reminded in a calm tone.
No sooner had his words fallen, the injured bodyguard slipped and fell into the water... The sound of the splash echoed hollowly...
It seemed the water level below was already very deep!
"How much longer, I'm running out of strength to climb," Charles Harrington complained, his shoulder wound bleeding profusely with every move he made.
