Gerónimo “Gero” Arias, an Argentine influencer known for his extreme physical challenges and pull-up feats, suffered a severe accident on March 23, 2025, that has captured widespread attention. Famous for completing a year-long challenge of performing one additional pull-up each day—culminating in 366 pull-ups on New Year’s Eve 2024 in front of Buenos Aires’ Obelisco—Arias has built a reputation for pushing his physical limits in daring locations worldwide, including the Eiffel Tower, the Roman Colosseum, and even a bridge over a crocodile-infested river in Costa Rica.
On the day of the accident, Arias fell from a cliff exceeding 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) in height, an incident he described as “the worst accident of my life” in a video shared with his millions of followers across TikTok and Instagram. As he recounted, he struck multiple rocks during the descent, which mitigated a potentially fatal impact but resulted in significant injuries. Most notably, a falling rock landed on his left hand, amputating two of his fingers. In the initial video, recorded en route to the hospital with his family, his hand was visibly bandaged and bloodied, underscoring the severity of the trauma.
Following emergency medical attention and surgery, Arias provided updates from his hospital bed. He explained that doctors had attempted to reconstruct his fingers, but it remained uncertain whether they could be saved. “I’m alive and mostly intact—well, not entirely,” he said with a mix of relief and wry humor, emphasizing his gratitude for surviving an accident that could have had far graver consequences. Later updates revealed the extent of the damage: the rock had not only severed parts of his fingers but also crushed bone, complicating recovery. He faces at least 20 days of rest, with the long-term functionality of his hand still in question.
The incident sparked varied reactions among his followers. Many expressed concern and support, while others questioned the authenticity of his account, accusing him of exaggerating for attention—a skepticism fueled by his rapid return to posting lighthearted content, including a TikTok video of him dancing shortly after surgery. Addressing the criticism, Arias defended his optimism: “You can dwell on what’s done and unchangeable, or you can accept it and appreciate what didn’t happen. It was just the tips of two fingers—not my arm, not my head. I’m still here.” He later shared graphic images of his injured hand to dispel doubts, noting he hesitated to do so earlier due to their “morbid” nature.
While Arias has not specified the exact location of the accident, some reports suggest it occurred in La Rioja, Argentina. The event has reignited discussions about the risks of extreme challenges for social media content, especially given his history of performing pull-ups in precarious settings. Despite the setback, Arias, a 20-year-old from San Luis, Argentina, remains a prominent figure in the fitness and influencer community, with nearly 10 million TikTok followers and over 6 million on Instagram. His resilience and positive outlook continue to define his response to this life-altering moment, though the physical and emotional toll of losing two fingers—crucial tools for his signature pull-ups—may reshape his future endeavors.