4 climbers fall on America's tallest peak as rescuers try to reach them
Summary
Four climbers fell near Denali Pass on Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak in Alaska, and rescuers are trying to reach them by helicopter. The climbers are part of a seven-person team, and conditions for the rescue are difficult due to bad weather.Key Facts
- The incident happened near Denali Pass at about 18,200 feet elevation on Mount McKinley (Denali), which is 20,310 feet tall.
- Four climbers fell, and their health status is not yet known.
- Three other climbers from the same team attended to the injured and then went back to their camp at around 17,000 feet.
- Rescuers are waiting for better weather to safely fly a helicopter to the area.
- Mount McKinley sees many climbing injuries and deaths, especially from unprotected falls between high camp and Denali Pass.
- Snow pickets, metal stakes used for safety on steep slopes, are installed by guides and rangers, but climbers are advised to bring their own.
- As of the day of the accident, 516 climbers were on the mountain during this climbing season.
- Another separate evacuation of two climbers happened the night before, but details are limited.
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