Woman survives falling 1,500 feet down Mount Shasta
Summary
A 31-year-old woman survived after falling 1,500 feet while climbing Mount Shasta in California. Rescue teams found her with injuries and took her to a medical center for treatment.Key Facts
- The woman was climbing Mount Shasta, a tall volcanic peak in the Cascade Range.
- She was part of a group of three less-experienced climbers at about 13,000 feet elevation.
- She fell 1,500 feet and suffered a possible ankle fracture and other injuries.
- Rescue started around noon and involved three forest service climbing rangers and the California Highway Patrol.
- Poor weather limited helicopter search, so a ranger climbed on foot to reach her.
- The woman was rescued around 5:30 p.m. and taken to Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta.
- Mount Shasta requires mountaineering skills, including use of crampons (spiked shoes), ice axes, and helmets.
- Officials reminded climbers that the mountain is challenging and weather conditions can change quickly.
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