A Man Impales Himself on Trekking Pole While Climbing Montana's Highest Peak, Hikes 10 Miles to Safety Instead of Calling a Helicopter
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A 32-year-old American man suffered a traumatic experience when he slipped so badly while climbing Granite Peak, the highest peak in Montana, that he pierced his body with a trekking pole as he fell. Fortunately, the pole did not hit any vital organs, but the man walked 10 miles with the pole in his torso before reaching medical attention.
Nurse Impaled, Rejects Helicopter Rescue
A Montana nurse hiked 10 rugged miles to safety with a steel trekking pole sticking straight through his body. Story Snapshot A 32-year-old Montana nurse was impaled by his own trekking pole near the top of Granite Peak. He chose to leave the pole in place and hiked about 10 miles down with friends watching...
The man was not willing to pay the high price of first aid.
A man impales himself on trekking pole while climbing Montana's highest peak, hikes 10 miles to safety instead of calling a helicopter
A hiking trip to Montana's highest mountain turned into a remarkable survival story after a nurse accidentally impaled himself on a trekking pole but still managed to hike nearly 10 miles to safety instead of waiting for a helicopter rescue. There, surgeons safely removed the trekking pole and treated the wound. Just days later, Cifaldi had already returned to work.
Nurse David climbed Montana's highest mountain with a trekking pole in his hand. On the way down, it went straight through his torso. But taking a helicopter down wasn't an option – it was too expensive.
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