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Q: How often do people die on the Great Wall?

So I went hiking to the wild section of the Great Wall (Jiankou) for the first time over the weekend, and while I wasn't expecting green rolling pastures and sturdy pathways, I was a little surprised at how sketchy it is. There were semi-vertical climbs with huge drops, ultra-thin pathways that would literally collapse beneath you if you're not careful, and several bits where you have to swing yourself over a corner where there's a gap with a drop right down to the bottom of the mountain. 

 

Despite my fear of heights I made it, and ended up with a little bit of scratching, sunburn and some cool stories to tell. 

 

There were a couple of times where I thought I wasn't going to make it though, and it's so easily for inexperienced hikers who may not know what they're doing to take a wrong step. I'm just wondering how often people die/get into trouble on the wall?

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I read a Brit had his throat slashed and was killed at the wall .Badaling. Who knows, real crime stats or accidents aren't available.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-142045/Briton-dead-Great-Wall-China.html

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Last winter two or three Japanese tourists froze to death on the wall.

 

TedDBayer:

Lets take Sparkey for a long walk on a long wall, I hear there are gaps, you hold the leash, she dry humps my leg. And I AM NOT picking up after her.

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No more than once.

TedDBayer:

I'm sorry that I could only give you one thumbs up

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It's very  dangerous !  If you fall you die !

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