Man impaled by a hiking pole treks 10 miles down mountain
Summary
David Cifaldi was hiking Montana’s Granite Peak when he slipped and a hiking pole pierced his body. He avoided major damage to organs and hiked 10 miles down the mountain despite the injury. As a nurse, he cared for his wound during the hike.Key Facts
- David Cifaldi was hiking with friends on Granite Peak in Montana.
- He slipped and was impaled by his own trekking pole.
- The pole missed all his major organs.
- Instead of calling for a helicopter rescue, he chose to walk down.
- He hiked 10 miles down the mountain with the pole still in him.
- Cifaldi is a wound care nurse and treated his injury on the way down.
- The incident shows both his skill in injury care and physical endurance.
- This event happened recently and was reported within the last hour.
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