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mountaineering2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Western Climbers' Alleged Abandonment on Record-breaking K2 Summit

An investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest peak, following allegations that climbers walked past the gravely injured man after he fell. Norwegian climber Kristin Harila, who set a record by becoming the world's fastest climber, rejected responsibility for the porter's death. Drone footage reviewed by climbers showed dozens of climbers passing the injured porter, leading to accusations that he could have been saved if rescue attempts were made. An investigation is underway, and a crowdfunding campaign has been set up to support the porter's family.

via WOODTV.com|

#climbing #investigation #k2

mountaineering2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Surrounds Western Climbers' Alleged Abandonment on Record-breaking K2 Summit

An investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest peak, following allegations that climbers passed him after he was gravely injured in a fall. Norwegian climber Kristin Harila, who set a record by becoming the world's fastest climber, rejected responsibility for the porter's death. Drone footage reviewed by climbers Wilhelm Steindl and Philip Flaemig showed dozens of climbers passing the injured porter, leading to accusations that he could have been saved if rescue attempts were made. An investigation is underway, and a crowdfunding campaign has been set up to support the porter's family.

via The Associated Press|

#climbing #investigation #k2

local-and-state2 years ago•2 min saved

Woman's Bold Encounter with Black Bear Ends in Unexpected Consequences

A 64-year-old woman in Porter, Maine, punched a black bear in the nose after it chased her dog, but the bear bit her in the wrist in response. The woman was treated for puncture wounds and the bear has not been seen since the incident. Authorities have set traps to capture the bear and advised residents to remove attractants from their yards and avoid getting between their pets and bears.

via Press Herald|

#animal-attack #black-bear #dog

tragedy2 years ago•0 min saved

Fatal Grain Bin Accident in Western Minnesota

One man died and another was injured after being trapped in a grain bin in Yellow Medicine County, near Porter. A 62-year-old man freed himself, but a 27-year-old man was still trapped inside. Crews worked to free the young man, but he didn't survive the process. The 62-year-old man was taken to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, and a first responder was taken to the hospital for a heat-related injury.

via KVLY|

#fatal-accident #first-responder #grain-bin