Tragedy on the Peaks: Fatal Climb in North Cascades
A tragic fall claimed the lives of three climbers in North Cascades National Park. While descending North Early Winters Spire, an anchor failure is believed to have caused the accident. The only survivor, despite serious injuries, managed to seek help and was hospitalized.
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Tragedy struck over the weekend as three climbers from suburban Seattle lost their lives in a fatal fall at North Cascades National Park. The incident occurred roughly 16 miles west of Mazama, a place popular among rock climbing enthusiasts.
The group, from Renton, encountered disaster while descending the steep terrain of North Early Winters Spire. Sadly, three individuals, aged 36, 47, and 63, died at the scene. Meanwhile, the lone survivor managed to summon help despite suffering from internal bleeding and a traumatic brain injury.
A search and rescue team, with the aid of a helicopter, recovered the bodies in the challenging mountainous landscape. The authorities suspect an anchor failure during rappelling as the cause, with an investigation underway to determine the specifics of the accident.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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