Park ranger dies after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley
Summary
A park ranger named Robin Pendery died after falling into a deep crack called a crevasse on Denali, the tallest mountain in North America, located in Alaska. The accident happened near a camp at 14,000 feet, and rescue teams responded immediately, but she did not survive.Key Facts
- Robin Pendery was a seasonal mountaineering ranger working in Denali National Park and Preserve.
- She fell into a crevasse on Denali on Thursday during a climbing patrol.
- Denali is approximately 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) tall.
- Pendery’s fall occurred near a camp at about 14,000 feet (4,328 meters).
- This death is being investigated by park authorities.
- A week earlier, three Latvian climbers died on Denali near a dangerous pass, with a fourth rescued.
- Denali has dangerous routes known for causing injuries and fatalities among climbers.
- The mountain has been called Mount McKinley by the US government at times, including during President Trump’s second term.
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