4 climbers fall on America's tallest peak as rescuers try to reach them
Four climbers fell on Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak, and rescuers are attempting to reach them. The climbers were part of a seven-person team, and their conditions are currently unknown. Weather conditions are challenging, delaying helicopter rescue operations.
- ▪The fall occurred near Denali Pass at an elevation of 18,200 feet.
- ▪Three climbers who were with the group attended to the fallen climbers before returning to camp.
- ▪Rescue operations are focused on finding a weather window for helicopter access.
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U.S. 4 climbers fall at elevation of 18,200 feet on America's tallest peak as rescuers try to reach them May 29, 2026 / 8:32 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Rescuers are trying to reach four climbers who fell on Alaska's Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak, the National Park Service said Thursday.The climbers' conditions weren't immediately known following the fall, which was reported to Denali National Park and Preserve rangers overnight, and rangers were seeking a weather window to allow them to reach the area by helicopter, a statement from the agency said. The four climbers were part of a seven-person team. It's not clear how far the climbers fell. The three others climbing attended to those who fell, and then returned to camp, the statement says.
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