I was watching the King 5 News and found out about a 50-year-old man fell into the crater of Mount St. Helens about 1 pm on Monday. The climber was accompanied by another person but that climber was safe. Another climbing group witnessed the fall and was able to call 9-1-1. Hope this man will make it out.
A climber was reported to have fallen into the crater on Mount St. Helens Monday afternoon.
Apparently, the 50-year-old climber was about 5 feet from the edge on a cornice when it gave way at about 1 p.m.
A helicopter in the area responded and was able to locate the man on a 45-degree snow slope about 100 yards below the crater rim.
Undersheriff Dave Cox says the helicopter was unable to pick him up because of high winds and whiteout conditions.
A Coast Guard rescue helicopter has been called, but it is uncertain if the climber will be rescued before dark.
A ground rescue team is being organized. - king5.com Labels: News |