Lost Climber Found Safe on Mount Shuksan
Posted By Admin on July 29, 2011
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A climber spent a night on Mount Shuksan after becoming separated from his party on Saturday.
Whatcom County Search and Rescue Coordinator Deputy George Radicheck reports that a climbing party was near Lake Ann on the south side of Mount Shuksan when one member decided to turn back.
His companions found he didnt make it back to their vehicle when they returned at about 8 oclock Saturday night.
A customs and border protection helicopter also assisted in the search, and the crew spotted the missing climber at about 11 a-m Sunday.
The 28-year-old from Seattle was found in good condition after spending the night in the woods.
Comments