Whilst bouldering at Rocher Avon a week ago at a diagonally rising line. The problem is not difficult but does have a slightly uneven landing. A mate nearby offered his 2 mats to accompany my two and spot me. Confident, I started off but struggled with the top out so hung down and dropped about a meter onto the mats. And crack....
I looked down and my right foot was 90 degrees to my leg. I sat down and after many profanities my mate called the emergency services. Oddly the ankle did not hurt so I thought I should try and push it back into place. That did hurt. 15 mins later the paramedics arrived and stabilised my leg, then due to our remoteness and difficulty to get back to the ambulance they called the helicopter. 10 mins later it was hovering overhead dropping the doctor to come and help. They strapped me in a harness, helmet and goggles and carried me to a slight clearing where I was winched up and taken to hospital.
After a quick operation I was discharged the following day with my ankle strapped into a brace for the next 6 weeks, but somehow without any permanent damage.
Few things I have learnt from this story. Firstly there is no such thing as a safe landing. Secondly, as I always have, it is vital to let someone know where you are going and when you expect to be back. Thirdly, always have your phone charged up (I have now bought a small solar charger - not much use in the UK though...). Fourthly, always try climb with someone else. Fifth, the French emergency services and hospital staff are amazing.
So no real moral - we all know climbing is dangerous and I will be back out as soon as I am able. Just an unfortunate accident.