Conditions of 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley unknown as rescuers try to reach them
Summary
Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Mount McKinley in Alaska. The climbers’ condition is not yet known, and rescuers are waiting for better weather to fly in by helicopter.Key Facts
- Four climbers fell near Denali Pass on Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest mountain.
- The fall happened at about 18,200 feet (5,547 meters) elevation.
- The four climbers are part of a seven-person group; the other three went back to camp.
- The climbers returned to their camp located at about 17,000 feet (5,181 meters).
- Mount McKinley is about 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) tall.
- Weather is improving, which may allow helicopter rescue soon.
- The park service reported a separate helicopter evacuation of two climbers the previous day.
- Climbing season on Mount McKinley typically runs from late April to mid-July.
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