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Miraculous Fall: Climber Survives 1,500-Foot Plunge on Mount Shasta
1 Jul
Summary
- A 31-year-old woman survived a 1,500-foot fall on Mount Shasta.
- She sustained a suspected ankle fracture and other injuries.
- Rescue efforts involved forest service rangers and the highway patrol.
A remarkable rescue unfolded on Mount Shasta this past Sunday when a 31-year-old woman survived an astonishing 1,500-foot fall. The climber, part of a group of novices, was at an elevation of approximately 13,000 feet when the incident occurred on the Avalanche Gulch route.
Despite suffering a suspected ankle fracture and other injuries consistent with the severe fall, she was found alert and in good spirits. Rescue efforts commenced around noon, involving skilled climbing rangers and the California Highway Patrol. Initial helicopter searches were limited due to cloud cover, necessitating a ranger's ascent on foot to reach the stranded climber.
The woman was safely brought down from the mountain by 5:30 p.m. and transported to Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta for treatment. The incident serves as a critical reminder that Mount Shasta is a challenging mountaineering environment, demanding respect for its rapidly changing weather and treacherous terrain.
