All articles tagged with #climber
Originally Published 10 days ago — by CBS News
A climber died after falling from Citadel Peak along the Continental Divide in Colorado while climbing with a partner, prompting a complex rescue operation involving helicopters and ground teams, with the incident considered a tragic accident.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Balin Miller, a renowned Alaskan climber, died in a fall while solo climbing on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The 23-year-old, known for his impressive climbs and adventurous spirit, was reportedly rappelling when he likely fell after finishing his route. His death marks the third in the park this summer, and he was celebrated for his passion and achievements in climbing. The incident is under investigation, and Miller's friends and family mourn his loss.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Moscow Times
Russia's chief investigator ordered an urgent rescue operation for climber Natalia Nagovitsyna, stranded at about 7,000 meters in Kyrgyzstan after breaking her leg, amid poor weather and failed rescue attempts, including a helicopter crash and a climber's death. Recent drone footage suggested she was alive, prompting Russian authorities to intervene and coordinate efforts to save her.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNN
Hopes are diminishing for Natalia Nagovitsyna, an injured climber stranded on Kyrgyzstan's Victory Peak for 12 days after a failed rescue due to severe weather, with her condition uncertain and a rescue attempt that resulted in the death of fellow climber Luca Sinigaglia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
David Breashears, a renowned climber and producer of an IMAX documentary about Mount Everest, has passed away at 68. He was the first person to send live photos from the summit of Everest in 1983 and later became the first U.S. citizen to summit twice. Breashears also stopped to help other climbers during a deadly blizzard while filming his documentary in 1986. His family described him as a passionate climber and photographer who became a respected adventure filmmaker. After releasing his documentary, he founded a nonprofit called GlacierWorks to raise awareness about climate change's impact on the Himalayas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by News3LV
A person was taken into custody after climbing to the top of the Sphere in Las Vegas, with emergency vehicles on the scene and people advised to avoid the area. The climber, identified as Maison Des Champs, is known as an "urban climber" and was previously arrested in 2021 for scaling a high rise in Las Vegas. The incident occurred as the city prepares to host Super Bowl LVIII, bringing heightened security to the area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KLAS - 8 News Now
A man, identified as pro-life activist Maison DesChamps, climbed to the top of the newly opened Las Vegas Sphere, with his ascent live-streamed by an alleged accomplice. Las Vegas Metropolitan police took him into custody, and road closures were expected in the area behind the Venetian Hotel.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The remains of a German climber who went missing in 1986 have been recovered on the Theodule glacier in the Swiss Alps. The climber, who was 38 years old at the time, failed to return from a climb and a search conducted then was unsuccessful. Climate change has accelerated the melting of glaciers, leading to the discovery of bodies of climbers who vanished over the decades.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Los Angeles Times
A man climbed the KTLA-TV Channel 5 tower in Hollywood holding a sign that read "Free Billie Eilish" and "MK ultra sex slaves Donald Marshall clones" on the back. After a three-hour negotiation with the LAPD's Crisis Negotiation Team, the man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing.